13 Reasons Your Car Loses Power Due to Misfire When Accelerating

When your car loses power while accelerating, it can be incredibly frustrating. In this in-depth video, I'll explain the 13 most common causes of car acceleration problems so you can get your vehicle running smoothly again.
Here are the key troubleshooting steps to fix sluggish car acceleration:
Fuel system components - Clogged fuel filters, failing fuel pumps, dirty injectors can restrict vital fuel flow under acceleration when the engine needs it most.
Air supply issues - A blocked air filter or intake leaks throws off the air-fuel ratio, undermining combustion.
Ignition system problems - Faulty spark plugs and bad ignition coils prevent proper firing of the cylinders.
Sensor failures - Malfunctioning camshaft, crankshaft, mass airflow (MAF), and oxygen sensors send incorrect data to the engine computer leading to timing issues, reduced power mode, and more.
Exhaust restrictions - Catalytic converter blockage and stuck Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valves cause damaging backpressure, choking the engine.
Compression loss - Worn piston rings, leaking head gaskets, faulty valves reduce cylinder compression essential for generating power.
In addition, a PCM reset can help restore lost car acceleration by recalibrating the engine control module. Don't forget to read a detailed guide on troubleshooting car acceleration problems from the link below:
www.autocornerd.com/chevy-tru...
Timecode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:20 - Reasons for power loss when accelerating
00:00:38 - Fuel system issues
00:00:53 - Ignition woes
00:01:14 - PCM reset
00:01:30 - Clogged fuel filter
00:02:03 - Failing fuel pump
00:02:17 - Dirty fuel injectors
00:02:40 - Dirty engine air filter
00:03:16 - Vacuum leaks
00:04:06 - Faulty spark plugs
00:04:42 - Faulty ignition coils
00:05:18 - Malfunctioning camshaft and crankshaft sensors
00:05:53 - Blocked catalytic converter
00:06:31 - Stuck EGR valve
00:07:13 - Malfunctioning mass airflow sensor
00:08:06 - Malfunctioning oxygen sensor
00:08:46 - Compression loss
00:09:31 - Conclusion

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[@richardmotsei5613]

Thank you so much for a clear and detailed explanation. Much appreciated Richard (South Africa 🇿🇦)

[@emmanuelafolabi3414]

Why do some mechanics always will tell you if your car is not accelerating it's the gear....you need to change the gear of your car....and in most cases when you do so your car start working properly maybe for a while or luckily you might start enjoying your car back again

Thank you really well made video.

[@Autocornerd492]

Read more here: www.autocornerd.com/chevy-truck-losing-power-when-accelerating/

[@nealhemminger7604]

I’m buying all new parts for my 2016 rs camaro turbo . Thanks for this video .

[@Autocornerd492]

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[@gregoryclarke1119]

Thank you I have learn something good from you

[@razzalee305]

When im in traffic and it clears the car does not accelerate like it normally would, if i switch off and start again it runs normal again sometimes with just a momentary miss. If it s a sensor which one would it be and could this be dirty injectors my car is a nissan ad wagon.

[@GreyPhiri]

Great job

[@henrywatson878]

Great job bro

[@user-ik2ll3fd4s]

AND ? AS IF WE DIDN'T KNOW !

[@asincere7015]

Great video thanks. 😊

[@Autocornerd492]

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[@JamesStevens-lf8vd]

Could a bad throttle position sensor factor in to this also?

[@hermanarzuman9583]

I have 2018 Camry has no problem until 60 km/h after that when accelerating losing power times to times. When idling car very smooth, look like nothing wrong. Transmission could be a problem for this cause? New spark plugs installed and throotle body cleaned already. thanks.

[@nasrwanis7795]

Thank you for the very informative video. May I ask a question please, I have engine management intermittently on instrument panel. Car is Range Rover evoque, 2015 registration. Had many different diagnostics: (I personally have no problem with the car at all ) 1. EGR valve need a change 2. EGR good, but cooler need stuck in open position What is correct cause Thank you

[@user-ik2ll3fd4s]

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[@user-qr7gq8cu4y]

I appreciate your video well done. I have a 2006 dodge magnum 2.7l recently i noticed some hesitation at low speeds from a stopped position almost like somebody set the cruise control on and off and so forth a few days later it check engine light came on auto zone checked codes and it read P0404 egrsystem P700 trans (ml) and a low voltage system P0562. I watched some videos did some research and next morning wiggled some sensors connections and checked the air in let to throttle body and their electric connectors got in car ti start it and they were off. The guy mentioned a battery could throw these codes and in the last few weeks I did have to jump it for leaving doors open while I cleaned out inside at car wash and other time left lights on however it had been starting okay. When I took it to my dads who I take care of 100 miles away I had oil changed as it was needed I still felt hesitation and noticed around 1.5 rpm the car kinda does that hesitation thing like the cruise control feeling I mentioned but it does it alot and at 1 rpm occasionally at 2rpm it shifts hard. My dad has a dirt driveway that’s steep and sometimes it gets very close and I can hear the grass underneath the car. Is there some vacuum or connections down there easily displaced. In the last few months I have heard a vacuum sound coming from somewhere. The car does have a sealed transmission Please respond with any suggestions

[@user-qr7gq8cu4y]

Also need to addd that rpm intermittent shifting or mild jerking if you will I notice around say 40mph however I feel it at other times and getting bad gas mileage

[@Autocornerd492]

It might have vacuum leaks, you can perform smoke test or spray carb cleaner over engine bay when it is running to test vacuum leaks

[@liammartin449]

Why does the car smothers when shifting gears

[@letthefunbegin24]

I got a 2001 that idles high, but when I put it in gear and drive, it gets sluggish but when I get to a steady speed it runs fine, just when I'm driving slow it runs like crap. Any idea where to start? I've replaced all coil packs and plugs, fuel injectors and a few other things. And unfortunately the obd doesn't work so I can't run a code on it

[@Autocornerd492]

Did you check idle air control valve, throttle body, air filter, vacuum leaks?

[@cmdr_scotty]

on my 1987 Honda CRX, i found out just how sensitive it was to the heat range on the spark plugs. too hot and it would start misfiring after a full throttle pull through first until the plugs cooled down.

[@Autocornerd492]

Are they OEM?

[@cmdr_scotty]

@@Autocornerd492 there's two different heat ranges listed for OEM NGK spark plugs. Most parts stores get them mixed up and easy to end up with the wrong ones

[@paulkendrick5515]

My 98 oldsmobile eighty eighty when the motor heats up it Wants to cut off , and sometimes I mash the gas and I don't have no power. Have to cut the motor off let it cool down than it will run good again , than it starts it all over again.

[@stevensullender811]

Good ideas but I would have mentioned, out of fuel, for one. Everything you mentioned are good points but don't overthink it try the simple/cheap things first. Common problems could happen but more common problems will happen.

[@Autocornerd492]

You are right. Always start with the most simple things for diagnosis

[@meassavuth4649]

❤

[@MathiasegbeGeace2013]

Thanks for the lecture, 1) Please sir my car doesn't start one hand i have to crack and crack and crack before it will start, Secondly, 2) the car goes off when am acceleration and about to clam a speed bomb the car will not accelerat again, i need to start the car again before i can accelerate, Please what's the cause if it, thanks

[@Autocornerd492]

Did you scan trouble codes?

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[@ghanmiabdou9955]

My fiat palio lose power when i left my feet on accelerator then i turn the key off and on it back again till i left my feet and go on

[@Autocornerd492]

Any code on scanner?

[@vincentmcdonnell7986]

Ok

[@dwaineflorent6295]

when driving my car loses power and gain back power what could be cause that ?

[@Autocornerd492]

Hey, can you please tell exact situation?

[@swimwithcoachraven1532]

Same here but now no error code. After sometime it totally failed. It has a 2-9 code. Looks like a wiring issue as the other time it was the same. Probably the TPS wire got frayed again after 6months

[@conniedeniseboswell2948]

My car has no power I did plugs and now it has a misfire but no check engine light.

[@swimwithcoachraven1532]

Bad throttle body give it a good clean

[@conniedeniseboswell2948]

@@swimwithcoachraven1532 I've been thinking the Throttle body is going bad the limp mode does flash as I'm starting my car and when I'm driving it feels like something is holding the car back it used to take off real fast once in awhile. When I would be going down the hwy.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Number 14 reason no power. No more new car smell. Time for a new car.

[@lovemoremanhenga1629]

My Toyota Allex is loosing power

[@Autocornerd492]

Did you scan codes?

[@AlvinGeorge-yv8ek]

My toyota Epsom won't start

[@Autocornerd492]

Does it crank or not

[@justinsamuel2587]

Tida car have dis problem

[@markdjura2018]

How about changing evrything?can be this can be that thubs down

[@user-qr7gq8cu4y]

Your rude nobody can diagnose exact answers why even bother at least he’s taken time to give ideas appreciate that he took the time

[@samuellalruatsanga797]

My ford figo is loosing power

[@Autocornerd492]

Hi, i have explained different causes in video. Did you check?