2000 ve runnong bad (help)

[drastichatch]

i have a 2000 ve and ever since i had it the check engine light has been on and after a cold start even in the summer when i put it in drive it barely go's and act like its gonna cut off and sometimes do when i give it gas. when im on the highway and i floor it the car go's nowhere but if i let my foot off just a bit it starts to pull. not to mention that gas mileage sucks! has anyone ever had this problem? and know how to fix it? cause im driving to vegas at the end of dec and this has to be fixed. thanks!

oh and i ment vx

[Streetglower]

you need to find out what code the engine is throwing. The proble is related to that check engine light.

[drastichatch]

how or what do i do to find that out?

[dlichterman]

Does autozone still read the codes for free? You might want to try to call your local stores

[petec]

Yes, Autozone will read the code for you.

[rated_w]

if you get a running to lean code, it may be the MAF sensor

else clean your IAC

how's your air filter? you have VVTI rite?

[Streetglower]

more then likely his car is in safe mode.

[tlctoytech]

MAF more than likley, replaced many of them but, need to know code first.

[drastichatch]

i will go to az today and check the code. yes it is a vvti. the air filter is kinda dirty. whats the maf and iac? im fairly new to these cars