Won't run past 2000 rpms

Asked by Melissa Jul 25, 2016 at 07:10 PM about the 1996 Isuzu Hombre 2 Dr S Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1996 Isuzu Hombre when pressing the gas
and running it will only go up to 2000 RPMs
no higher even if you put the pedal to the
floor

1 Answer

45,205

How long since you had a service? there is a chance it could be a clogged catalytic converter- with the engine running, put your hand behind the tail pipe (hold your breath) there should be a good strong flow coming out of the tailpipe

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