2000 Chevy Prizm engine hesitation

2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My 2000 Prizm hesitates on takeoff & sometimes also stalls. I've tried adding fuel injector cleaner to the gastank to no avail. WHat to do?
May 11, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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.
May 12, 2010 at 2:35 AM