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Angie Cooper Posted on Feb 26, 2012
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Loses power when accelerating on incline

When I am accelerating going uphill my vehicle seems to gasp or chug and I push the accelerator more but still have trouble getting horsepower. Runs fine any other time

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Click the link below to troubleshoot this problem :---Car loses power while acceleration? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-loses-power-while-acceleration.html
----------Loss of acceleration? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/loss-of-acceleration.html
-----------Acceleration lag problem? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/acceleration-lag-problem.html
--------------How exactly the Vehicles Accelerator Cable works?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-exactly-vehicles-accelerator-cable.html

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How exactly Vehicles Accelerator Pump Diaphragm Works? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-exactly-vehicles-accelerator-pump.html
----------accelerator pedal sensor? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/2009-chevy-impala-accelerator-pedal.html
----------stalls and bucks on Acceleration? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-pathfinder-stalls-and-bucks-on.html
---------Engine accelerates when brake is applied? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/engine-accelerates-when-brake-is.html
-----------This will help.Thanks.

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SOURCE: My car loses power going uphill and makes a

replace spark plugs and wires and fuel filter. put some Marine Stabil(blue 1 oz per 5 gallons) in fuel also

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2001 chevy impala

Hi,
You might get some gas treatment for your tank. Sometimes bad gas can cause those symptoms.
I would put the treatment in and let it sit overnight. Hopefully the next morning the car will feel better!
I hope this helps... Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2009

SOURCE: Acceleration problems replaced EGR valve, flushed

michael is driving his sports car at 30 m/s when he sees a dog on the road ahead. he slams on the brakes and comes to a stop in 3.0 seconds. what was the acceleration of michael's car?

joyellowhors

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  • Posted on Jan 11, 2010

SOURCE: my 1999 chevy suburban loses power when traveling

Your car is chocking , Maybe wrong Cat. Diconnect exhaust in front of Cat and see if it still exist.

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Robert Veldman

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2010

SOURCE: '02 impala ls 3.8L. lose all acceleration, at

I had the same on my 3.8L 2002 Impala. Right arround 3500-4000rpms with moderate to high acceleration; shaking and bucking. With light acceleration, it seemed OK. And no "check engine" light.
It was the MAF sensor. I ended up replacing it, but it was pretty expensive $150+?
You might try cleaning yours first with MAF spray cleaner.

It is located on the throttle body under the engine cover.
Here is picture of it: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/ZeeVert/2002%20Impala/ac%20condensor/MAFsensorcopy.jpg
I was working on the a/c so some other parts were removed.

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