1985 Toyota Corolla lack of power

Tiny
CHRIS6911
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  • 1985 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Whaen I turn the car on and I put it drive in goes into the drive gear but then I push on the gas pedal I it will die out or goes very slow. When I start it up again and step on the pedal it will bogell down and go with the moter running high I can get then car to go 40 50.
Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 6:04 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
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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Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 AT 5:53 AM

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