acceleration problem

2008 CITROEN C2
45 MILES
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JCF1957
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car idles at 800rpm, try to accelerate and revs between 800rpm and 2000rpm splutters and pops feels like it wants to pull but will drop back to 800rpm, be glad for any advice, car ran sweet for the last four years until this issue, many thanks!
Oct 2, 2013 at 3:54 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a catalytic converter that could be plugged but to confirm here is a guide to help confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and this guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

Please run down these guides and report back.


Oct 4, 2013 at 3:50 AM
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I had this problem is was low fuel pressure I had to get a new fuel pump to fix it.
Jan 19, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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BUNGLE1771
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my c2 ticks over perfectly but as i apply accelerator there is no power to drive off as if it wants to cut out but doesn't,
Jan 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Please check out this guide and get back to me.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates


Jan 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM (Merged)
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BUNGLE1771
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Dear Rasmataz, I went over the guide and found the fuel pump was bad I had it replaced and all good.
Jan 19, 2019 at 5:50 PM (Merged)