Condition A - Poor Acceleration Low Speed

The car tends to have poor acceleration from a stand still. At speeds above 50 to 55 km/h (30 to 35 mph), the car may act normal. If poor acceleration is noted, it should first be determined that the exhaust system is not blocked, and the transaxle is in 1st (First) gear when starting out.

If the engine freely accelerates to high rpm in N (Neutral), it can be assumed that the engine and exhaust system are normal. Checking for poor performance in "Drive" and "Reverse" will help determine if the stator is freewheeling at all times.