Lack of power

1987 MAZDA B2000
80,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JUSTIN LEE KELLY
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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.
Jun 19, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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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.
Jun 20, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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