Top cause of a car losing power when accelerating
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- Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024
- In this video well see about the main cause of a car losing power when accelerating
More serious causes of power loss may include:
Sensors malfunction - camshaft, oxygen, crankshaft, and more
Actuators malfunction - spark plugs, ignition coil, fuel pump, injectors
Mechanical malfunction - compression, air filter, fuel filter, clogged exhaust.
Your car may lose power for many different reasons. Before heading off to the mechanic, check your air filter and exhaust pipe to ensure they are not blocked in some manner. If your car is losing power while driving and the car jerks when accelerating then make sure the following parts function properly:
Low Compression
Clogged Fuel Filter
Dirty Air Filter
Clogged Exhaust Pipe
Camshaft Position Sensor
MAF Sensor Malfunction
Oxygen Sensor
Faulty Fuel Injectors
Bad or Weak Fuel Pump
Clogged catalytic converter
Bad Spark Plugs
Bad Ignition Coil 
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Thank You for your sharing of the knowledge .
Last time my 2009 Chevy traverse told me that the engine is losing power , shut down the engine .
I checked what was wrong with it , I found out that the heater hose pipe was broken .
I took it to the Chevy Dealership and I was told that it is a big deal , so we have to replace spark plugs , cleaning fuel injectors and the cost is $ 1800 .
I said : no ....
And I took it back home with two truck that asked me $ 70 .
I looked for the hose pipe for $ 10 and I replaced it . And it is running properly .
I just want to say am happy & grateful for this video. I learned so much on what’s wrong with my Nissan Xterra car. Pls keep it up & thanks from Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
Thank you guys may the almighty bless you with many more years to live
Thank you for this video
Hello, all this is very nice, but explain how can you test each sensor or the reading on a obd2 reader and that way we r not guesing, please
You have great information. I appreciate it. But how do i know the main problem? Or do i just.have to check all the sensors? That will give my mechanic a free ride
You need to know how to test sensors and etc or put it on OBD scanner
Believe it or not, my town car had loss of power on acceleration and it turned out being a mud dobber had built up a nest inside the 3" air intake in the grill area blocking the flow. Who would have thought!
Thanks for sharing. Very well said. God bless
We thank you sir
Moshitoa south Africa
Thanks
Great information shared
Hi, i have a weird question, but first, i shall give info. I have a 2010 peugot 308 mk2, 1.6 litre diesel, 254,000 miles. Since i owned it the car was always sluggish, i suspect the turbo is just done and needs replaced, around 3 weeks ago my DPF filter light came on, i ignored it for a week then got it cleaned but before that, the car got real smokey especially when cold, same low power, it didn't get any more sluggish. It was like that last week after the filter was cleaned, but all of a sudden yesterday, when i had to a real quick take off to not cut off the first car in a line of traffic, the car all of a sudden found itself like 20 more horsepower, it was so weird, i felt it get up to 60 real quick and I was surprised, happy and confused, I had a fun drive to work with its sudden power miricle but i am worried this is a major issue and it could have consequences. The timing belt is very new, no leaks anywhere on the engine. French cars are so weird man.
Thank you for explaining the Problem and sep by step troubleshooting
I have a ram 1500 5.7 once I floor it it sounds like its cutting off any idea of what it could be??
Thanks for naming everything on a car that could possibly go wrong.no help
Mine always losses power when going uphill what might be the cause? Otherwise I want to thank you for all that information ❤❤
Did you find the issue ?? I'm having the similar issue
Same here
Fuel pump most likely. It causes a lot of power loss problems in your vehicle. You have to use more fuel than you normally do when your driving up a hill. Putting more stress on your pump. If you’re going uphill and your vehicle is struggling then it’s more than likely a fuel pump going bad
Or a clogged fuel filter. Check the fuel filter first because it’s a lot easier and cheaper to replace, then you can go from there if it’s still having a loss of power
I recommend checking the fuel pump, as it is often the main problem when it struggles to accelerate and loses power. If that doesn't solve it, check the PCV valve.
great video, thanks!
God bless you all
Amen brother
Thanks mate
Which god?
What if I don't want him or her to
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Very well explained
Servicing is Key to Car
Excellent point.
Mine is a hyundai Getz, when driving all is well but when i stop on a traffic light or just slow down because of traffic or whatever. Accelerating from there its a problem its as if im doing nothing even though i would have stepped on the accelerator
thank you good video, my toyota hilux vigo 2009 always engine light come on and power cut but i can star i can run few mile then come again so when i start the car engine light is gone, but some time come any idea please
Remove the bulb.
Thanks for the very good explained video
Great explanation 👍👍👍very helpful !!!
I did all the work in this video except exhaust flue injector
I was hoping to get some answers but all I got was " It could be anything" thanks I guess 😂😂😂 might aswell added diverter valve, low tyre pressure, brakes sticking, few horses escaping for a better life, your missus putting on a few extra pounds 🤦♂️
Yes, that is the problem with ECU Engines, you need an OBD1 or 2 fault code reader to highlight which sensor is sending an error. I got lucky by just cleaning the air inlet filter with an hesitating engine. (filter looked ok and would have been ok in a pre-ECU car).
Thank you
Wonderful
What happens when your going down the road and your car just quits all together? Good video though, I can learn a lot from from them.😊
Could be any sensor or the alternator this issue has happened to me multiple times but lucky my alternator wasn’t too bad it just cut off and came on
Could be a bad fuel pump. Fuel pump could be overheating, or going bad
Did you solve it buddy
Airflow metre
😅yes
Thank you boss
So, I have a 2010 1.6 TDCI Focus, I've just had the EGR and fuel filter replaced because of intermittent loss of torque. All seemed fine after the new EGR was fitted 2 months ago but it's started doing it again, what can be causing my intermittent loss of power but switching the engine off and restarting it cures it for a while?
Check the luf master
@@aleksandarbosevski5055 hi, I don't know what luf master is?
mass air flow sensor
@@aleksandarbosevski5055 Ok thanks, yes I did check and clean that and I don't think it's that.
Check Injector and high pressure pump.
Good day, I have a jeep compass model 2014, my problem is that when driving the inside lights keeps switching on and off. Number when I switch on the engine, one of the head light switches on automatically. Number 3,when the engen is off, a very loud kriiiiiiiiiiiiii noise is produced. Please help what you think might be the cause.
Current
You have an electrical problem, and it could be due to several reasons. I recommend checking the fuses for the lights and the battery. After that, inspect your battery because it might be failing and causing issues. When the battery starts to fail, it can affect the lights and the sound system. I hope this helps. I explain more on my channel. Regards
Well Done
Thank you👐
You will the best performer.
Hi ther. My Opel Corsa essential loses power when I drive uphill. Can it be my maf sensor. Thanks for all ur good advice
Stop driving up hills.
What else left to check ..... you mentioned everything to run a car ....
Thank you . Very helpful
Great information great video thanks
2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L limited loosing power as I go no check engine it starts up good bit driving loosing power need help
Car won't speed up and sounds like blow out in exhaust but coming from engine bay any ideas what it would be anyone cheers
The first thing I recommend checking is the detonation sensor, as it often causes power loss and explosions in the exhaust pipe. If you've checked that sensor and still have the issue, it might be a clogged catalytic converter, which can cause both exhaust explosions and power loss. As a last resort, I suggest looking into the intake manifold, as that can be a more serious problem. I explain more on my channel. Regards.
Thanks for reply got it looked at the airflow pipe or something had blew off was easy fix thank god . Thank you once again 👍
Very good tips!!
O/D switch doesn't work. Even, when I start power before start engine O/D off is blinking automatically. When I start vehicle o/D off light still blinking . If I drive in this situation vehicle gear doesn't work properly ( very hard to change automatic transmission) it is not working smooth. Could you please explain me?
Thank you for cooperation.
Shahadut Hossain
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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My car (Toyota vitz) won't start properly. There's no power in one of the coils for plugs. It sometimes start but won't accelerate also it vibrates and suddenly goes off(engine)
Any help out here?
Same problem... did you get any help...?
I think the automated voice said open hood and pour in money. It could be everything.
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My car was changed engine, now i cannot recharge freon because its stop the engine .what is the major problem sir? Car model 2002 Honda accord.And even on driving on idle mode its turn off the engine.
Chang your throttle body
I put two different fuel injector cleaner 2 months apart , leading up to getting my oil change but my car shut down and is now having loud clicking & puttering sound when starting Any ideas ?
Did you find out what was wrong?
@@thewatcher93237:56
Great job
Out of anger when my engine won't respond when i excellerate, i pumped the excellerator pedal very hard and it responded. That's how i drive it now after discovering that. I've fitted a new exellerator pedal which comes with two built in sensors and there's no change. In short, it only excellerates when you pump the excellerator each time it stalls. What could be the cause? My throttle is fairly new, about 2/3 years old.
Brother now ur car is working good or no? I have same prblm and im thinking might be it will not be solved ?
Clogged catalytic or muffler
Spark plugs and coil packs
in other words check everything jajajajajajaja!!!!
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Right. Great video but they don't explain how to test or what symptoms to look for on each point of failure. You know when it's a bad coil or plugs, because you can often hear misfiring. And bad sensors often cause engine codes that help you narrow it down. But what if you don't see or hear anything apparently wrong?
@@COSMACELF1802that’s what I’m dealing with, car idles perfectly fine runs and drives normal but feels very slow and sluggish when accelerating, no lights are on and I don’t have any catalytic converter so idk what’s wrong
@@FatBoiiDaniel1600 Perhaps something is still clogging your exhaust. Can you remove the pipe to your exhaust system? I did this on a Tuson, unbolted the cat and strung it up with some wire to the frame and it proved the cat was blocked. Open your intake also for testing. Do a compression test. Good luck
What if you have all of these symptoms but you have no dtcs? As in scan tool says nothing is wrong with the car
It is importanet lesson so keep it up
I'm from Canada. My Sante Cruz is 2023. What causes it to lose power when I'm driving?
I'll be driving 120km/h then w/o warning, it drops to 20 km/h, the engine light comes on. I'll pull over, turn off the vehicle, give it a few minutes, turn the vehicle back on ... everything is fine.
There's no pattern, temperature or weather condition or particular speed as to when it drops power.
Mechanic says it's not the fuel pump. Spark plugs were changed many times, in the process of changing the throttle (this recommendation comes after he spoke w/ Hyundai's Head Office - they're not sure why this is happening either). So there are no recall notices issued. Vehicle has been in the shop 5X since April 2023 for the exact same (above mentioned) problem. Computer scan says there's nothing wrong.
Any ideas what's causing this? Or all Sante Cruzs having the same problem in the USA?
Ask your mechanic to hook the scanner and take your car for a spin to check if something pops up in the scanner.
My corsa cuts off while I’m driving when I move number 6 in video MAF Sensor car start working?I don’t know what to do just spending money up and down services?
Thanks
Thanks for the info buddy
very nice
My 1zz fe caldina was losing power I did the oil change I changed the air filter and the new spark but it still same
Mine loses acceleration power when I'm on a red light. I turn it off and on and it goes back to normal
Have you figured out what's wrong with it?
MAF
Yes mines das the same have you found out the problem
I have a Isuzu rodeo and it was doing the same thing that your vehicle is doing it doesn't have any power when you first start it but if you turn the ignition key off and on real fast while it's running it resets something but it was the electronic control module that I had to replace in order to get mine back online but more likely that's what it is for your cool pack set on top of the electronic control module
Good day everyone, I would also like to be helped. I'm driving a renault megane lll and the problem is that it finishes (petrol) gasoline so fast, also the engine coolent doesn't last long, every drive I have to refill. Please advise me
Leakage
U hve to check proparly da cooling system must there is a leakage. etc radiator +cap,. Pipes.,
Good Job! ... Thank you.
I need help please. Once my engine warms up it starts to sputter and loses power upon acceleration.
I have the same issue. Any solution?
At this point , replace your car!
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Great information,
My 2014 hyundai elantra limited lossing power i did the oil change i changed the air filter and the sparks plugs he still the same nothings changed.
Fuel filter change it located in your fuel pump most of time cause of your problem located in the back seat and clean your injectors very easy and replace the cam shaft position sensor as well you have your back in order
Turbo issue
What did you do to resolve the issue
@@abioyeafiz745 obviously reconditioned turbo and now smoking anything of the road
Like how much will that cost
My mechanic said start with vss then throttle system. And if that doesnt work try the other codes. So i guess we just guess whats wrong??
Thanks ❤️
My car drives with no light on but it noticed a weak acceleration. Doesnt go like it used to, prius can pass me now.
My car was having loss of power at red lights and anytime i have yo start and stop. I bleieve it is the MAF sensor. Its going bad..
It happened to me while i was full throttle approaching top speed of my car. Out of a sudden the engine starting acting weird and cutting power while still trying to produce, i kept my foot flat amd then the engine started losing even more power then i released the gaz cuz the check engine came on which btw never showed in my dashboard. When i released throttle the check engine disappeared but the car still runs fine without bugging only when i approached top speeds. Its not the speed limiter, i got it deleted and already ran its true top speed about 3 or 4x. Once it happened i came straight to youtube to find what could possibly be the issue. I will change oil and fuel filter and maybe air filter and see if it fixes my issue.
any updates bro?
@@pransyuhh well i changed the oil and its better but still happens, kinda still close to top speed but only when i floor it. Weirdly i do not floor it but rather keep it in triptonic(manual mode) and the car seems to accelerate even faster for unknown reasons. Next is cleaning my injectors and see if that fixes it. I ll do that tmr
I have the same problem
@@sabrinakoehler1105 i bought and injection cleaner and poured it into my empty fuel tank before fully fueling it. I didn't feel any issue yet
@@redtail1. I’ve used sea foam twice and nothing changed, what did you use? I didn’t let it almost run out tho
Did it pull a vacuum
Where can I buy sensor because now, they remove one sensor it moving but when he put it back don't have power,so I want buy sensor where I get it
Try the Sensor store.
Basically every car part is involved!
My car runs smoothly on the road other than when I’m trying to take a turn my car will kind of jump even though i have my foot on the gas car will like 10-13 seconds to go from 0-20
You forgot EGR valve
How can you be reached
My Mitsubishi Lancer suddenly started hesitating, "Check Engine Light" came on but managed to get the car home, thankfully. Checked all the obvious piping and the Air Inlet Filter, all looked ok, still had the warning light on. Whilst I was waiting delivery of a an OBD2 fault coder to arrive I cleaned the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Wow was I surprised that the engine warning light disappear, new filter now on order.
Engineer Babezadeh pls don’t cry it is not going to help you pls look at your beautiful children they are getting concerned they are just small you are the one only care for them stop crying pls
Very important 😊
This is amazing ❤
My audi a4 2l starts misfiring after driving for about 50km and you cannot get full acceleration
After I start the car, it works normally, but when I try to give gas or let go of the clutch, the car stalls and the revs drop, please help me
Same help
This video tells u to sell ur car, one thing breaks all need to be replaced 😂
bro literally he just told us to basically change everything 😭
basically replace everything one by one till it fixes the issue! i've replaced the catalytic the oxygen sensors and maf sensor and high pressure fuel pump already car still doing this crap
Sorry for this, check the crankshaft sensor
@@Ghmechanic the dealer has my car still they replaced the throttle body and sensor charged me $450 and i drove off and still was stalling i stopped n the car died it started up n drove the rest of the way back. i was thinking maybe the ecm but i can tell them the crankshaft i thought that also and thanks
Ummm, start with spark plugs and wiring or all parts associated with spark plugs. Also, a loose or dirty battery cable
And to you brother
It’s what we do now, list the most 5 popular parts and change those
That's criminal if you're doing repairs for hire! Larn how to troubleshoot until the bad part/condition is found, then fix that.
@@dalewalker5425 I don’t, that’s how I see people repair they look in the internet and start changing parts
You should change all parts of car
Other words change evrything till you dont fix it,lmao can be this can be that we know that
And dragging brakes
I like the old school better..all this co
mponent they just a waste of time and money..my opinion.
So it’s everything 😂
My car is filling to rev its Toyota engine vvt.i and it shows check engine rights on the dashboard
still hestination.
Mine happens when I turn on my light
I just imagine how expensive would it be to repair such damage. its better to have a new small car instead.
Advise will be highly appreciated
Lmfao well everything in the engine this video is a joke from the tittle to all the parts he suggests
Computer generated speech is terrible.
egr.
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