engine low power

1997 BUICK LESABRE
177,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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C A BUSS
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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 ?
Feb 6, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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HMAC300
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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
Feb 6, 2017 at 10:45 PM
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C A BUSS
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Thank you, I will give that a try.
Feb 7, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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