Stalls with accelleration... Toyota

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SHADOWLAW5
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1998, Toyota Corolla, 140k...
Recently, my car started lunging when I tried to accelerate (it felt like it wanted to stall but didn't) but if I eased (and I mean eased) the gas it would eventually accellerate. I stopped driving the vehicle but when I start it, the engine sounds weak and if I give it any gas, the second I take my foot off the pedal it dies. Then gives a bit of trouble starting. Is this something I can fix or is my best bet to take it to a shop? Thanks!!! :shock:
Mar 12, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Last tune-up?
Mar 17, 2006 at 7:20 PM
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WMP
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Plugs - Fouled?
O2 sensor?
Cat. Conv. plugged?
Exhaust - Rich?
Mar 25, 2006 at 5:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:ff1585c8c7="Shadowlaw5"]1998, Toyota Corolla, 140k...
Recently, my car started lunging when I tried to accelerate (it felt like it wanted to stall but didn't) but if I eased (and I mean eased) the gas it would eventually accellerate. I stopped driving the vehicle but when I start it, the engine sounds weak and if I give it any gas, the second I take my foot off the pedal it dies. Then gives a bit of trouble starting. Is this something I can fix or is my best bet to take it to a shop? Thanks!!! :shock:[/quote:ff1585c8c7]

Try checking the Mass Air Flow and the Throttle Position Sensor
Mar 25, 2006 at 5:43 PM
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