Q: my etc went out in my car, we replaced it but my car still has trouble accelerating over 10 mph

asked by on February 28, 2017

the electronic throttle control went out on my car and was replaced.... my car has barely any power and will not reached over 10 mph now i need help please

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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