2001 Pontiac Firebird will not get over 20 mph

2001 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
50,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DPJPATE
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please help the car will not get over 20 mph. We have check the catalitic converter and the problem is still not solved. Can you please tell us what the problem might be.
Sep 9, 2008 at 3:47 PM
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KEVIN12881
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I (we) need more information. is the engine lacking power? RPM issue? Transmission? does the engine shake, sputter, miss, knock,or what?
Sep 13, 2008 at 2:23 PM
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LTKNT
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It appears that your transmission is not shifting into 3 gear. If this is the case, your only option is to have it rebuilt, or replace it with a new, or used one.
Sep 14, 2008 at 6:55 PM
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