2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

2002 Pontiac Grand Am Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Hesitate.
Mileage: 196,000 miles.

Asked on July 29, 2011

Loss horsepower

20020pontiac grand am.looses horse power hesitates,engine heats up over normal heat and somtimes cant get it over 45 mph

Avatar Asked by fireman1544

Answer

Replied on July 29, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

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.
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 and keep testing.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked