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Old 10-15-2007, 09:08 PM
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2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

I have a 2003 sunfire 5 speed with over 200 k when I take off in 1st gear its ok then when I shift into 2n and boot it it bogs down. Then I take off the gas then give the gas slowly its fine out new fuel filter on it still does the same thing. Has any one got any Idea's please
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Old 10-16-2007, 10:43 AM
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

how old are your plugs? cat?
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Old 10-16-2007, 07:45 PM
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

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how old are your plugs? cat?
The plugs have about 150 thousand on them changed them today and its made a big differance But is still a slight miss but it is better
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:27 AM
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

You might have to changed out the o2 sensors as well. that may help you out
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

Ok thanks I will look into that all so Went to the dealership they said nothing would show up on the scope as my service light is not going on
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

if you had an o2 sensor problem of ANY kind your check engine light would be on
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Re: 2003 Sunfire Bogs down in 2nd and 3rd Gear

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Ok thanks I will look into that all so Went to the dealership they said nothing would show up on the scope as my service light is not going on
That's rediculous. Take it to another shop. The scope can show even a very small problem, whereas the SES light takes quite a bit to turn on.
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