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why is it when i smash down my gas pedal at 25mph, my car goes nowhere?

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Old Feb 13, 2001 | 01:08 PM
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why is it when i smash down my gas pedal at 25mph, my car goes nowhere?

its so sluggish to shift.. i had the plenum off for a while so do you guys think the TV cable needs to be adjusted? i smash down the gas and it dosent move like i want it to,, it slowly accelerated instead of snappy head jerking accelerating.. what do you guys think?????/

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Old Feb 13, 2001 | 04:08 PM
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you got to take the e-brake off too buddy

just kidding, ya id check your TV cable. that could be messing ya up. also make sure all your sensors and stuff are working ok. Are u getting any SES lights? I dont know if a jacked up MAF or O2 sensor would cause that kinda problem or not, but it might be worth checking. Id start with the TV cable first though.
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Old Feb 13, 2001 | 04:45 PM
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no ses light and sensors are new , ill have to check the e brake
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