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Engine low power

Tiny
C A BUSS
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  • 1997 BUICK LESABRE
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 177,000 MILES
The car will start and idle fine, but push the gas pedal and it loses power ! It had one code come up and that was the TPS. Bought new one put in no code shows now, but still no power. Can anyone help?
Monday, February 6th, 2017 AT 3:45 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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  • 48,601 POSTS
Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 AT 6:45 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, I will give that a try.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 AT 2:47 PM

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