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2002 Volkswagen Passat ACCELERATION PROBLEM

Tiny
SWELENO
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
My 2002 v6 2.8L passat has issues when I want to accelerate.I floor the gas pedal but it doesnt react to it, but eventually picks ups. It also vibrates a bit, what could be the problem?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 3:21 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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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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