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My car is not accelerating when I depress the gas pedal

If I slow down then press the gas hard to accelerate , it seems like the the gas is choking the engine. The car idles but studders when I attempt to accelerate. If I turn the ignition off then on, it fixes itself but not all the time. Is this a sensor or is the fuel octane level of 89 too low for this engine?

  • Anonymous May 16, 2009

    1990 Honda Accord EX slows down when pressing on accelator? Do I need to buy a fuel pump?

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    is the check engine light on ? try reving the engine when is in neutral does it rev ?

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Its not entirely possible that a low octane level is causing your problem. But highly unlikely. More likely a problem with the fuel delivery sytem of some kind. Possibly a sensor, fuel pump/pressure or a leak (vac/fuel/air) if your getting a engine management light get someone to throw a scanner on it and see if you have any codes that may tell you the problem or give you some clues from the data. Most independants have scanners of some kind now so you dont have to go to bmw. Cost usualy £30 to £70. Have a look round under the bonnet check your vac hosses intake pipes for air leaks or cracks that could be letting in air and giving false readings to maf/map etc. Check plugs to sensors, never rule out the simple stuff. : )

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I would change the fuel filter

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If you dont know how to do this then get an assistant to press on the accelerator (car does not have to be on) and whatch for the part that moves as he accelerates. Manually move this to find the binding. Please note that it is possible to have binding with in the cable assembly back to the foot pedal.

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