Lack of power

Tiny
JUSTIN LEE KELLY
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  • 1987 MAZDA B2000
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 80,000 MILES
Runs good in idle but when start to move the engine diesels and spits and sputters and can't get it to move faster than 10 miles an hour.
Saturday, June 19th, 2021 AT 8:47 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a weak fuel pump, clogged catalytic converter or a bad MAF or MAP sensor. to be sure we should run the codes by checking out this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

We should also go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Sunday, June 20th, 2021 AT 1:09 PM

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