2004 Cadillac SRX car not picking up speed

2004 CADILLAC SRX
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MICHAEL40
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Engine Performance problem
2004 Cadillac SRX Four Wheel Drive Automatic 15527 miles

My cars when steping on the gas pedal the engine reves up but the car move slowly no matter how much i push the gas pedal it slowly builds up moving no fast than 40 miles a hour
Oct 17, 2010 at 6:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Oct 17, 2010 at 6:22 PM