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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Fuel problems slowly creeping

Ok well heres the story guys I dont know much about cars or how to check things but i can always give it a try just tell me what to do :]

Im suspecting that i have a slowly dying fuel pump but then again i just plain don't know, my situation is when I am merging onto highways or just feel like a round of spirited driving I hit the gas but when i hit the gas The car falls on its face, its like I just hit the brakes in the middle of accelerating. Basically the car bucks violently when i stomp on it.

Spark plugs are new throttle body is clean and shiny as is the IACValve.
The idle itself is smooth and i can drive all day without an incident if I take it easy (which is what I been doing honest!)

Now Heres the KICKER I pulled the fuel pump fuse just to see what would happen, and the car starts and runs on the first try every time!!! (I tried five times!) It started but ran roughly and barely idled and floods out when
I TOUCH the gas. Repeat same thing. Thats with NO fuel pump lol.

I still think its something fuel related and if theres a way to check it im all ears.
Old Oct 9, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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By the way I have no codes stored in the computer.
Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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By the way I have no codes stored in the computer.
Have you changed the fuel filter? If the filter is plugged, there might not be enough gas getting to the engine.

Check your air filter as well. If it is dirty, it won't allow enough air to the engine.

What kind of plugs did you put in? A lot of the orgers say to stick with NGKs. Some orgers have had acceleration issues with other brand plugs.
Old Oct 10, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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NgK G powers

Your right my fuel filter is old im going to have to change it.
If the problem persists after the filter change where should i look at next ?
Old Oct 10, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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No necessarily the fuel problem. Air leak could cause that too.
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