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Anonymous Posted on Oct 13, 2015

Why won't it go past 20 mph and idles at 3000 rpm?

I changed the accelerator pedal position sensor and the throttle position sensor but it still does the same thing.

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Change the etc switch it is calling for the ecm to load to much fuel to the tbi. The switch reads the outside temp. And if it reads wrong it floods the engine.

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It may need reflashing/reprogramming with the new components . Have you checked for vacuum leaks ?

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2008

SOURCE: 4.9 liter will idle but wont accelerate have to start with ether

yes checked fuel pressure and replaced the fuel filter, checked the mapp sensor,tested throttle position sensor, has strong spark, 50psi fuel pressure, fresh tune up, runs real rich and rough idle but wont rev up like fuel injectors arent speeding up, also checked exhaust. thanks julius

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2008

SOURCE: Rough idle until warm

HMM, ya ont get a code unless ya figure out how to read the morse code values the OB1's use. Hmm sputters, and rough idle can be from poor air circulation, as well fuel delivery.

first air.......inspect and clean your vacuum hoses, cracks and leaks will most notably ruin your day. as well as the performance of your ride. check the seal for your intake hose around the throttle body, then clean the ports in and around your throttle body as well. Bad air supply, poor idle.. follow me..


second is fuel delivery. Your getting your gas, thats evident, but are you getting the required amount. hard to guage unless you disconnect a line and test its pressure. so lets USE the KISS method.. KEEPING IT SIMPLE STUPID

first, check and or replace your fuel pressure regulator...

second, inspect condition of your fuel filter.

thrid, and certianly the last thing, your fuel pump. go in that order. or your gonna seriously annoy yourself when a 5 dollar fix turns into a 3-400 dollar fix.


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  • Posted on Dec 28, 2008

SOURCE: 94 Fleetwood hesitates and dies going up a hill (12 - 15 mph)

Sounds like A MAP sensor or a bad fuel Pump. Good Luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: 93 Nissan Altima idles rough and has no power.

check exhaust back pressure . can have no more than 2 to3 inch pounds off pressure. may also want to check timing marks.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 30, 2010

SOURCE: 95 f250 7.3 is throttle position sensor on the pedal

i have a f350 ps and it starts and idles but i have no throttle nothing happens when i push the pedal and the check engine light comes on

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