No power on acceleration?

Tiny
JESSICA0619
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  • 2013 ACURA TL
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Would cause my car to not have power when I step on it (nowhere near what it use to)? Also sometimes when I push on the gas it doesn't seem like it registers and then all of a sudden will accelerate but after hesitation. Driving uphill it loses power too and takes a lot to get it to make it up a bigger hill.
Friday, September 26th, 2025 AT 12:11 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello Jessica,

Yes this sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter, bad fuel pump or MAF sensor, or even a bad fuel pressure rail sensor. So we need to start by running the codes, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please get back to me with the results so I can help you, also please go over this video as well to help you see what all the problem can be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1RoG3I-Oww

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Friday, September 26th, 2025 AT 6:32 PM

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