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2002 Pontiac Grand Am Car won, t accelerate

Tiny
FRANKR65
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
When I give the car gas the car won't accelerate. It's seems fine when I gradually give the car gas but when I kick it down the engine races and kind of hesitate. There is a smell coming from the engine.
Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 6:15 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
You sure its not the transmission slipping if not Inspect and test all the following listed below:

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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Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 6:40 PM

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