Acceleration issues

2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING
120,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ENABORS41
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my car wont accelerate normally. When I push the down the gas pedal I get a small acceleration follow by like a push back/hesitation and then it's like it's losing power. it will accelerate but with the push back its extremely slow it might take 30 seconds just to 5 more mph.
Jun 1, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It could be the result of a few things. First, is the check engine light staying on when the engine is running? Also, does it make any strange sounds, smoke from exhaust, or anything you can think of that is out of the ordinary? Also, does it do this all the time regardless of engine temperature?

Let me know.

Joe
Jun 1, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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ENABORS41
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Well, I don't drive the car very much these days, but it did happen 2 of the last 4 times I tried to drive it.. We put a code reader on it and it gave no faults other than a low voltage code.
Jun 3, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Voltage issues can cause all kinds of issues. What specific code did you find?

Joe
Jun 3, 2020 at 9:19 PM
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