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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Repair Question


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Asked on July 15, 2010

1997 Pontiac Sunfire No Power

Engine Performance problem
1997 Pontiac Sunfire 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car has no power, i know that its not the transmission or the motor..its shifting and running and it will go but it just dont have any power what could be the problem?
Avatar Asked by breaks189

Answer

Replied on July 16, 2010

Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

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

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