Strangled while driving feels like something is clogged up

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
269,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Feels as if the air filter is just completely blocked and i get this feeling when i try to downshift, transmission is fine, but it feels like something is clogged up. No codes, would you go with a clogged up catalytic or an EGR?
Apr 28, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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Also when I bought it at auction the EGR harness was disconnected, not sure if a dealer did that to Arbitrate it or the previous owner did, so i connected it back. Same with or without it being connected. I also have a pending code for the EGR but not sure if it's because it was disconnected before, no check engine light now.
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Apr 28, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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Here are a number of guides that will help with low power issues:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-low-engine-power

However, I would suggest starting with making sure that the exhaust is not clogged. Do this by removing the upstream o2 sensors and drive the vehicle to see if it is a little better. If the converters are clogged then this will allow them to be vented and the power should improve.

Below is the info from the manual that will help with replacing these. Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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