2000 Dodge Neon Acceleration

Tiny
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I have a 2000 Dodge Neon, just had a new catalytic Converter put in and it still does not want to go up hill. As soon as the car starts to go up hill it loses power and then it will gather speed once it gets going.
Friday, May 14th, 2010 AT 6:02 PM

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Tiny
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Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging etc. Could be caused by one of the following below.

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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Saturday, May 15th, 2010 AT 4:52 AM

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