97 Automatic GSX wont go over 3K RPM

[rgj710]

Recently I was driving to work and stopped at a light after the light turned i noticed that the car would not drive upto or past 3000 rpm. The car is very lazy even if i floor it. The car isnt breaking up at all it just wont go. It is an automatic gsx. Any ideas?

 

[TsiJohn333]

start small and work your way up to bigger things.. start by doing a boost leak test (as everyone will tell you to do), changing out the spark plugs to ngks, check for any breaks in the spark plug wires..etc. My guess is a boost leak in your intercooler piping somewhere...

 

[Sawboo]

Sounds like the car may be in limp-mode. Theres obviously a problem. I would drive very safe until you get it fixed.

 

[ilikerice]

check engine light on?

 

[9thgencorolla]

Check all the innercooler hoses and connections. You may have a boost leak, the same problem happen to me. Found the upper innercooler hose came loose.. gd luck!

 

[JAW91]

I would look for boost leaks and couplers that have blown off. I would tighten all your clamps on the upper and lower intercooler piping.