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2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE
210,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
SOBLUE33
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When you put your foot on the accelerator it hunts until you get the revs up over 2,500 rpm.
Oct 3, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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Hello,
This sounds like and have a vacuum leak or the MAF sensor needs to be replaced but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf
Please run down these guides and report back.
Cheers, Ken
Oct 6, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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