2002 Chevy Impala GAUGE LIGHT

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
10,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSTIKKI
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WHEN I ACCELERATE IT FEELS HESITANT AS I STEP ON THE GAS.
Mar 8, 2008 at 4:55 PM
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DENNYP
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have it scanned for trouble codes.
Mar 10, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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MSTIKKI
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[quote:a410b41c55="mstikki"]Computer problem
2002 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 10500 miles
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WHEN I ACCELERATE IT FEELS HESITANT AS I STEP ON THE GAS.[/quote:a410b41c55] it's been diagnose with air flow sensor repair which has been changed,but the engine light is still on the mechanic states that i need another one that communicates to the one that has been replaced is that true.
Mar 12, 2008 at 12:44 PM
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RHALL77
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can you tell me the code. to me it sounds like a cat converter. These always plug up on this vehicle.
Mar 12, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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DENNYP
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sounds like the mechanic is just swapping parts and not properly diagnosing the concern. ost the trouble codes for us so we can help you out.
Mar 12, 2008 at 9:38 PM
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MSTIKKI
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thanks guys for the wonderful input. they finally fixed the issue, it was the air flow sensor, map sensor, and the ?? tms sensor?? i'm not quite sure that's the correct initials but it on the invoice, but the check engine light is not on anymore.
Mar 14, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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DENNYP
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In all my years as a tech, I have never seen a MAF MAP and TPS go bad at the same time. You might want to check out some other repair shops for any future repairs. :?
Mar 14, 2008 at 9:42 PM
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MSTIKKI
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the code was 102 which after replacing- that's the same diagnostic code that kept appearing.102-well it hasnt came on since yesterday after I left the repair shop. wish me luck and thanks alot you guys are very helpful.
Mar 15, 2008 at 10:31 AM
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