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1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Spark, Abs.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 22, 2010

1999 Chevy Cavalier is it the fuel pump

Engine Performance problem
1999 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles

I have a 99 cavalier over 180,000 every time I push the gas down to go it seems like it wonts to give out or stop then it will catch and go and if I take my brake then go it will do it again.
Avatar Asked by bamg87102

Answer

Replied on July 23, 2010

Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.

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