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my 89 5.0 will not go full throttle. Throttle Body is clean enough to open up just wont go past about 2500 rpm. Need some advise on how to fix it cuz i need the speed. Any help works!
 

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pull codes!
 

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Codes?
 

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run the codes on the car. That should be your first step in diagnosis. Go to the tech archive. All you need is a paper clip and if your car is before 89 a test light. You will run both key on engine off and key on engine running tests.

It could be a host of different issues . The computer will store any codes and tell you what is not functioning properly.
 

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Same test advanced or an auto store can do pretty much
 

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yes, but if you learn to do it yourself, you'll understand your car a bit more

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/pulling-codes.819324/
 

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Okay thanks. From your experience does it sound like exhaust is clogged?
 

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Not likely even if you still have the factory cats on it, but you would smell rotten eggs if it was
 

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Smells weird for sure and only have 2 front cats that are factory no back cats
 

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pull the codes. It will tell you if there's an oxygen sensor issue due to clogged cats
 

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Will do thanks again.
 
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