When the transmission is shifted into drive the vehicle barely moves?

1998 SUBARU IMPREZA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGMOKE90
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We have changed the throttle potion sensor, changed the spark plugs, coil park, fuel filter and fuel pump. It still barely moves in drive. it starts up fine even revs up but won’t accelerate much in drive. it’s driving me crazy cause I need it for work. please help me!!!
Nov 20, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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It sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter, but we should run the codes to see what comes up. Here are two guides to help get us started on fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

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


Please go over these guides and report back.
Nov 21, 2022 at 9:39 AM