Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Condition A - Poor Acceleration Low Speed

The car tends to have poor acceleration from a standstill. The car may act normal at speeds above 50 to 55 km/h (30 to 35 mph). If a poor acceleration is present, you should first determine if the exhaust system is not blocked, and the transmission is in first (1st) gear when starting out.

If the engine freely accelerates to high RPM in NEUTRAL (N), you can assume that the engine and exhaust systems are normal. Checking for poor performance in Drive and Reverse will help in order to determine if the stator is freewheeling at all times.