Stopped accelerating

Tiny
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  • 2003 MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE
  • 80,000 MILES
I have had problems with my car. After it stopped accelerating properly, having a sensor replaced, and eventually having difficulty starting, it was diagnosed as needed a new transmission from the codes it threw. So I bought a rebuilt and those problems corrected, except for the starting issue. Now the radio will not work, the back seat internal lights do not come on (that has been a long-standing problem that I just chose to ignore), half of the lights on the air conditioner do not light up at night, and the TCL light comes on and off at whim which also seems to have a bearing on whether or not it will start easily when I drive it the next time. Anyone know what this problem could be? The fuses to the radio have been tested twice and are fine.
Saturday, October 20th, 2012 AT 12:49 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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This sounds like you have a a plugged catalytic converter which will cause the problem you are describing here is a guide to confirm the issue.

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

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers

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Saturday, October 20th, 2012 AT 4:36 PM
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NEUFELD77
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I had this problem, the catalytic converter fixed it. Great site.
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Saturday, April 21st, 2018 AT 2:48 PM

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