Oldsmobile 1992

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RAULITO506
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My car is down a galloping acceleration. When I try to accelerate there's a pause followed by a jump, not much of a **** of the car, but I feel it doesn't accelerate.....to accelerate it I have to keep a steady acceleration. What could be causing this?
Nov 30, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Nov 30, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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