Power loss

Tiny
STEPHANIE ROSS
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  • 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING
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  • 200,000 MILES
While driving on freeway at approximately seventy miles per hour, I all of a sudden lost acceleration. I pulled over, turned the car off. It started up right away and went about another five miles and it did it again. Checked all fluids and all was good. Car did not over heat or start smoking. Again car started just fine and again about another five miles and same thing. Half a tank of gas in car.
Monday, June 19th, 2017 AT 5:41 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent gauge and scan for free if you can get back with any results so we can help further. you might need an adapter to check fuel pressure see link on how to do it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Monday, June 19th, 2017 AT 7:00 AM
Tiny
RENEE L
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Hello STEPHANIE,

If you decide you would like to conduct the scan yourself here is a link to an article that features written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself. Also, I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning.

This is applicable even if your check engine light is not on.

Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

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

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the codes please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Monday, June 19th, 2017 AT 7:36 AM
Tiny
STEPHANIE ROSS
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Thank you. Have to get to car to get codes. Car is one hundred miles away right. Will get back ASAP if need be.
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Monday, June 19th, 2017 AT 8:45 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Tell a friend please.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
STEPHANIE ROSS
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Thank you for responding. Turned out to be the fuel pump relay.A $15 part and about 5 seconds to replace. I am one happy lady!
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017 AT 11:01 AM

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