2002 Volkswagen Passat ACCELERATION PROBLEM

2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
107,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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my 2002 v6 2.8L passat has issues when i want to accelerate.i floor the gas pedal but it doesnt react to it,but eventually picks ups.it also vibrates a bit,what could be the problem?
May 18, 2010 at 3:21 AM
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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 21, 2010 at 9:35 PM