1994 Mazda 323 Mazda 323 stutters and feels sluggish when a

1994 MAZDA 323
122,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ROACH111
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My car stutters and shakes when it is accelerating and feels very sluggish and powerless. Any ideas?
Apr 26, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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ATKAPARKING
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Has this problem happened suddenly, or gradually? An exhaust restriction, such as a plugged catalytic convertor can cause this symptom. Along with the cat, the o2 sensor readings should be verified. You can do this with a voltmeter. A fuel filter and/or pump are also possibilies. How are tune up components--plugs, cap, rotor? Have you checked plug wires for resistance using an ohmeter? This can also cause a misfire/bogging problem under load. Good luck
Apr 30, 2009 at 2:37 PM