1994 Pontiac Grand Am having car problems

Tiny
DRIFTKING1
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1994 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 175xxx miles

hi I have a 1994 pontiac grand am when I put the car in park it runs fine but when I put it into drive or reverse the car sputters and has no power, it takes forever to get up to speed.
Saturday, June 21st, 2008 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Start with the basics, and work your way up, Last tune up was? Wires plugs ALL filters? If all that is ok, check for a stuck EGR, then test fuel pump pressure, If it won't restart, determine what's missing, the engine needs three things to run, Spark at all plugs, gas to all cylinders, and compression in all cylinders, tho an engine may run lacking one in one cylinder, it won't run very well!
https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm
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The other thing to check is the catalytic converter, might be clogged! Is the SES light on?
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008 AT 6:18 AM
Tiny
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The cars getting fuel throw all injectors and its getting spark to all cylinders and theres no lights or any thing that show up on the car at all. Its gettin pressure to all cylinders but could the coil pack be bad still.
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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If it feels like it's misfiring, suspect the coil or ignition module, if it doesnt misfire, check your catalytic converter, it could be clogged.
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 AT 6:40 AM

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