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94 ssei full throttle surges, engine cuts out

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hello my engine is acting funny first off I just got the car 150000 miles when I stomp on it it will surge like pulse and doesn't open up like it should the car idles great and never dies but the idle pulses sometimes I changed the plugs wires oil brakes and the car just like totally shuts off but it idles fine going down the road but shuts off like I can punch it but wont gain rpms like it should help me please
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Have you been able to verify your fuel pressure, if not that would be a good place to start.
Are you getting any DTC'*?
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Start with checking the fuel pressure regulator. With the engine off, pull the vacuum hose off and smell for gas in the hose. If you smell gas, replace the FPR. With the engine running pull the vacuum hose, plug the end of the hose by holding your finger over it (to stop the vacuum leak) and see if there is an increase in idle speed when you pull the hose off.

The symptoms sound exactly like a plugged fuel filter. If you haven't changed it recently, change it.

Check fuel pressure using a gage. You can usually borrow these from most automotive parts stores. You pay a deposit that is refunded when you return the tool.

Is the check engine light on and/or flashing? If so, have the car scanned for diagnostic trouble codes and report back with the findings. Autozone will do this for free.
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