2001 Pontiac Grand Am

Tiny
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  • 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 124,000 MILES
My Grand Am is having problems when I try to accelerate it acts like its not getting fuel and when I press the gas pedal then all of a sudden it starts to go. When it's not having problems accelerating it feels a little jumpy when I drive. When on the highway and I press the gas pedal the car doesn't accelerate when pressed harder and then the RPM's shoot up to about 4000-5000 RPM's then when I let off the gas I can feel the car jerk a little like it's trying to get into gear. Eventually with a lot of coaxing the car will gain speed to keep pace with traffic.
Thursday, September 11th, 2008 AT 3:55 PM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure with a mechanical gauge. Check fuel pressure regulator for gasoline in vacuum line, if present then the FP regulator will have to be replaced.

Are you getting any error codes?
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Friday, September 12th, 2008 AT 6:07 AM
Tiny
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The Service Engine Soon came on last night while driving on the highway. This is the first time it has come on.
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Friday, September 12th, 2008 AT 3:58 PM
Tiny
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You can get the error codes read at most autoparts stores free of charge.
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Friday, September 12th, 2008 AT 5:40 PM

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