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2002 Dodge Truck acceleration

Tiny
ARMYDS
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  • 2002 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 57,000 MILES
What would cause my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 to not accelerate properly. The accelerator seems to be stiff and cause the truck to start slow and have problems getting up to speed past 40mph.
Monday, May 17th, 2010 AT 10:24 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
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