Rpm will not go over 3500 rpm

162,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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T.WATK8NS88
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For some reason my engine will not let me accelerate over 3500 rpm. Please help.
Aug 4, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a catalytic converter that is plugs. Here is a guide to help you confirm the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and if so

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 7, 2017 at 3:57 AM
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