2000 Oldsmobile Alero Acceleration Problems

100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TIGER04006
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In the past few weeks I have been having problems accelerating. I will be driving then all of a sudden I can't get it to keep the speed up. I will actually be flooring the accelerator and nothing will happen, I will be slowing down. I will have to lift my foot up and press it down, and sometimes it will work and sometimes I will just have to wait for it to kick back in. What could possibly be wrong? Also, all of my lights on my dashboard have been turning on almost everytime I start my car. I just don't know what is wrong.
Jan 25, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
I would start with checking fuel pump pressure. Many parts stores will lend or rent the gauge, and here is a video on how to do it.

https://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, is the check engine light on?

Joe
Feb 19, 2009 at 9:24 AM
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