2002 Dodge Durango Driving

2002 DODGE DURANGO
96,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEKKERKD
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When I was driving the vehicle, I would step on the gas and it seemed as if it lost all power. The engine had no problem. It seemed as though I was "riding" the clutch or the brakes. Please advise on possibilities...
Jan 2, 2010 at 8:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Are you sure the transmission is not slipping? If not,could be one of the following below:

Oxygen Sensor
Catalytic Converter
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires
Coil and Rotor
Jan 2, 2010 at 10:58 PM