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2007 Saturn Aura Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Spark.
Mileage: 106,000 miles.

Asked on December 18, 2011

My car bogs down on acceleration from a stop, more so uphill.

This just started a couple days ago...drove it all day yesterday and nothing happened. then last night it did it a couple times. this morning drove it and nothing...then it happened comming out of a red light uphill, but then drove the rest of the afternoon and nothing.
Avatar Asked by alpha_mike

Answer

Replied on December 18, 2011

Possibilty here 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
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Replied on December 18, 2011

thanks!!

Tiny Response from alpha_mike
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Replied on December 19, 2011

Just to add to this one do you have any codes?ALso which engine do you have?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on December 19, 2011

i havent run the codes yet, im scheduled for an oil change tomorrow so i will have them look...i know the service engine light comes on, but doesnt stay on...to add to that issue, now it is shifting funny and the traction control went out...when i find out whats wrong with it, ill post it

Tiny Response from alpha_mike
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Replied on December 19, 2011

and it is a 3.5L V6...thats as much eng info as i know

Tiny Response from alpha_mike
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Replied on December 19, 2011

Please post the exact the code numbers when you get them not the code descriptions.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,179 answers provided