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2008 Saturn Aura Acceleration and power

Tiny
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  • 2008 SATURN AURA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 108,300 MILES
The car will not accelerate fast at all, rpm doesn't like to pass 2,000 and will not pass 45 to 55 mph. Engine feels like it is bogging down. Rpm also fluctuates. Also when going up hill speed drops dramatically.
Thursday, January 9th, 2014 AT 5:28 PM

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Tiny
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This could be the result of a few things. Is the check engine light on? Have you checked the catalytic converter for plugging? Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2014 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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Yes the check engine is on. I have not checked the converter. And I just recently put a fuel pump on it. No problems solved. Could it have something to do with the computer? I did some research on my car and mine is one of many the came out with electrical issues. Such as radio screen blacked out, locks, power steering, and brakes.
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Friday, January 10th, 2014 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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At this point, I wouldn't think it deals with that. First, have the computer scanned to see what trouble codes are stored there. Since the check engine light is on, there will be codes. Most parts stores will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2014 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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I ran codes after all the parts I put on it. Check engine is still on and no codes are showing.
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Sunday, January 12th, 2014 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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That is odd. Was their scanner able to connect with the car's computer?
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Sunday, January 12th, 2014 AT 5:54 PM
Tiny
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Yes because I got codes ran on it when I bought it and I fixed all the codes and now the engine light is still on with no codes showing.
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Monday, January 13th, 2014 AT 3:57 PM

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