On the freeway the car will not accelerate over 50 mph

Tiny
TRACEYANN2
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  • 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK
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  • 220,000 MILES
When I attempt it it jumps and lurches.I can floor the gas pedal and wont get over 50. Also the ABS awd deactivated and brake lights are on. There is a grinding noise in the front end of the car.I know it needs brake pads and am replacing those today hoping to eliminate the grinding. Also the gas gauge seems to fluctuate a lot while I am driving.
Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Just curious. Quick question first. Is the check engine light on? Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 5:51 PM
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Friday, May 10th, 2019 AT 7:39 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Not having any codes makes it a little more difficult to diagnose. Has routine maintenance been performed? It could be a spark plugs, plugged fuel filter, plugged catalytic converter(s), fuel injectors/throttle body problems. Many different things. Best thing to do is find someone or take somewhere that has access to a scanner and can use the live data/freeze frame information to figure out your cars fault(s). Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2019 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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Okay, so I had the front end fixed needed brake pads new hub assembly and bushings the grinding is gone. Still have the ABS light on and the awd disabled light on. Still having the same acceleration problem. Its not giving off any codes.
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 AT 12:03 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again,

Like I stated earlier best thing to do is find someone or take somewhere that has access to a scanner and can use the live data/freeze frame information to figure out your cars fault(s). It could be a spark plugs, plugged fuel filter, plugged catalytic converter(s), fuel injectors/throttle body problems. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 AT 7:01 PM

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