1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1993 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SUTTON4488
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when i try to accelerate from a stop i can only push the pedal down about an inch for the car to start moving if i try to give it some gas or push the pedal downfurther it bogs down and quits accelerating. any ideas?
Feb 2, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)
Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Cap and rotor

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard.
Feb 2, 2010 at 5:38 PM
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