Posted on 9/20/2021
It can be frustrating to get no acceleration from your engine after you stomp on the gas, especially when trying to pass a big rig on the highway. After all, your vehicle is supposed to go faster when you need it to. What should you do if your car won’t accelerate? I’d recommend scheduling an auto repair diagnosis with your local mechanic. There are many reasons why your vehicle won’t accelerate, and they can vary depending on the type and age of your car. A qualified technician can diagnose the problem and tell you if it is an issue with your timing belt, bad sensors, or faulty parts. REASONS YOUR VEHICLE WON’T ACCELERATE BAD SENSORS Car manufacturers design modern vehicles with a ton of sensors that operate the various components within your engine. Most of the time, when one (or more) of these sensors go bad, it will trigger a dash warning light. Your mechanic can identify the diagnostic code once that happens. However, if the bad sensor do ... read more