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Old 05-31-2018, 03:40 AM
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Default 91 Buick Park Ave Ultra 3.8 hesitating at 55mph+

My 91 Park Ave Ultra starts hesitating around 55mph pretty bad. Although it hesitates slightly under almost all acceleration I especially notice it around 55mph. It happens simultaneously when when the transmission shifts around that speed. Could this be the TPS or does it sound like more of a transmission issue?
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Could be a lot of things but I like to question tuning first.
Check Engine light on? / stored codes? How many miles on the 91 PA?
When was the last time you did a full tune up including plugs, wires, filters etc?
Have you even cleaned the throttle body or IAC ports etc..?
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Is it supercharged or naturally aspirated?

And, same questions, mileage, service history, diagnostic trouble codes, etc.

Also, what octane gas are you using?
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Default 91 Buick Park Ave Ultra hesitating

Ignition, 55 is when trans is in overdrive with clutch lockup-low revs, a weak spark will present itself here when you apply throttle. Check wires, plugs and that Magnavox coil pack.
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