jercking and acceleration hesitation, exhaust whistle and inability to climb hill

2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
120,400 MILES • 4.0L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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MACVERACITY
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When i start it after some time it will jerck and if i tries to accelerate while in motion it equally jerck. Very slow in climbing hill and exhaust whistles when i accelerates harder.
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May 28, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the check engine light on? Have you checked to see if the catalytic converter is plugging?
May 28, 2014 at 6:53 PM
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Yes the check engine light is on and the catalytic converter is plugging.
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May 28, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That's the problem. Let me know if you have other questions.
May 29, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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