can some one help plleeaassee my car starts but want run like has no power checked plugs wires and coil and cadillac converter and all ggod go to give it gas then it bogs down and dies

Asked by marywiess Aug 25, 2012 at 02:27 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Based on what you are saying, I would check the Computer with the scanner... common things are that the car is either running rich or poor... vacuum leak, MAF sensor, injectors throwing too much gas (fuel injector leak) or completely shut. There are just so many things... I would recommend taking it to a local repair shop... not the dealer.

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does the exhaust smell normal or does it smell like raw gas? is check engine light or reduced power light on? does the engine shake under this condition? find a mechanic you can trust.. ask friends & family. could be a leaky injector or even a mouse crawled in the exhaust.

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