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2001 Chevy S-10 surging

Tiny
LMK_84
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
When I am driving at a constant speed, my 2001 s-10 is doing something weird. It almost feels like it is losing power, but the RPM's are bouncing between 1400 and 1600. It only happens when I keep steady pressure on the gas pedal. It starts fine, accelerates fine and only does it when I keep steady pressure on the gas. As soon as I get off the gas, or press harder, the problem goes away. Any thoughts?
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 108,328 POSTS
Hi:
It sounds like a TPS, throttle position sensor. I recommend you have the computer scanned before just replacing the item to make sure. Most nationally recognized parts stores will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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