Does not want to accelerater from at stop and then will not shift gears

Tiny
MIRANDA DAVIDSON
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
The other day my check engine light came on. So two days went by and I went and got in my car and went to go leave from my stop sign and press the gas and it barely wanted to go then would not shift gears.
Friday, March 3rd, 2017 AT 8:24 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 42,949 POSTS
Hi MIRANDA,

This sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter which is common on this car with that many miles, here is a guide that will help you test for the problem and then get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

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Monday, March 6th, 2017 AT 10:47 AM

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