Reasons for the Vehicle Not Accelerating When the Throttle is Increased

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AmirMarie
07/24/25 12:32pm
About the reasons for the vehicle not accelerating when the throttle is increased are introduced as follows: 1. Insufficient engine torque. (1) Engine misfire: The ignition coil of a certain cylinder is damaged, causing the engine to change from 4 cylinders to 3 cylinders. At this time, the fuel efficiency of the engine is very low, and the output torque value of the engine is small. (2) Problem with the engine fuel pump: The engine fuel pump is damaged, leading to insufficient fuel supply from the engine, resulting in weak acceleration. (3) Problem with valve timing: To improve the fuel efficiency of the engine, modern engines use a CVVD valve timing system. However, if the CVVD hydraulic control system is damaged or the sealing ring leaks oil, it will also reduce the engine's fuel efficiency, leading to poor engine output torque. 2. Damage to the vehicle's transmission. The vehicle's transmission experiences slipping and wear, and the power output from the engine cannot be transmitted to the vehicle's tires, causing the vehicle speed to not increase. If the clutch friction plate is excessively worn, causing the clutch temperature to rise very easily, it will also make the input and output ends of the clutch very prone to slipping. The engine's power cannot be fully transmitted to the transmission, resulting in the vehicle's inability to accelerate.
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DiLevi
08/11/25 6:39am
I've been driving for over twenty years and often run into the annoying issue of the car not speeding up even when I press the accelerator hard. There are quite a few reasons for this: for example, if the air filter is clogged, air can't get in, and the engine loses power; problems with the fuel system, like a faulty fuel pump or clogged fuel injectors, can lead to insufficient fuel supply, naturally making the car sluggish; ignition system failures are also quite common—if the spark plugs are worn out or the ignition coils malfunction, the engine won't fire properly and loses strength; transmission issues are another factor—if the automatic transmission fluid is low or the clutch is slipping, power won't reach the wheels, leaving the car sluggish; exhaust system blockages shouldn’t be ignored either—if the catalytic converter is damaged and exhaust can't escape, it's like a person struggling to breathe. Last time, I opened it up and cleaned the filter myself, and it improved a lot. I recommend regular checks and maintenance—small issues can be handled yourself, but if not, take it to the repair shop immediately. This isn’t a minor issue—driving with such problems is too dangerous.
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