wont accelerate past a certain speed when going up hill

2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
40,000 MILES
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JOSEPHORION
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when accelerating i put my foot on the accelerator but the car didnt increase speed. It then seemed ok but has since done it again when going up a hill
Oct 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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https://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.
Oct 7, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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