hey guys what causes acceleration problems?
01-20-14, 04:08 PM
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hey guys what causes acceleration problems?
Waz up CL..I have a 2000 gs has acceleration issues.meaning it doesnt acceleration as easy as I want it to go. Wat can it be?
Any info will b great.
thanks.
01-21-14, 01:40 AM
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This is WAY too vague. There are roughly 30 things that could cause that.
What EXACTLY is it doing?
Check engine light on?
We need more info dude.
01-21-14, 07:40 AM
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1) Pop the hood
2) Look for the turbo
3) No turbo? Add one.
4)....?
5) Profit
01-21-14, 08:43 AM
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It does have the check engine light on..
01-21-14, 08:58 AM
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It does have the check engine light on..
01-21-14, 09:06 AM
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Also wen im at a red light. And light turns green my car doesnt accelerate fast enough.
or smooth enough...
01-21-14, 09:13 AM
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Also wen im at a red light. And light turns green my car doesnt accelerate fast enough.
or smooth enough...
01-21-14, 09:36 AM
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Quote:
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It does have the check engine light on..
What is the error code?
01-21-14, 11:10 AM
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GS300 or GS400? Does it feel like you're always in snow-mode?
01-21-14, 11:19 AM
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01-21-14, 03:10 PM
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run codes then check back...
01-21-14, 04:06 PM
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Sorry guys been busy..I drive a 2000 gs 300 with 146800 miles..I thought problem with acceleration was a o2 sensor.
01-21-14, 04:12 PM
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Lol ty guys..dnt have pics yet.but soon.
I just feel poor acceleration.
01-21-14, 05:38 PM
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Go to your nearest AutoZone or something and check out which codes are coming up bro.
01-22-14, 03:50 PM
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I dnt c any codes on the dash board except check engine light..mayb o2 sensor.but ill go to Lex auto..specialized in lexus..