sluggish takeoff and engine light

i noticed today that my wifes 2004 PT turbo was missing some power during take off. if you take off kind of slow its ok, but if you try to take off fast its kind of sluggish and doesnt want to get going, then you hear a ding and the engine light comes on for a second, then goes out.

also when i was doing about 45 mph and tried to get into the passing gear it kind of bogged down and made what sounded like a back fire noiseunder the hood. i have no idea what to do here. please help.

Sounds like it's time to get rid of the OEM plug wires, their not getting very good reviews by the PT enthusiasts, some recommend a new Coil Pack too.

I just put new plugs and wires in the wife's PT too.. she never complained; but one day I had to drive the POS and couldn't believe the crap she was putting up with... never a complaint.. :headshake

I wound up with the HD aftermarket wires.. a bit pricey but highly recommended in the PT forums. Never did replace the coil-pack.