Poor idle, loss of acceleration

[tigerzen]

My SV21 has been idling roughly but the biggest problem has been the lack of power when going up hills. It didn't start recently so had to call the RACV, they suspected a faulty ignition lead but in the end they managed to get it started but it took a while and required jumper leads even though the battery is only  6 months old. Anyway I did a bit of research and measured the resistance on the ignition leads, Gregory's manual says that the resistance needs to be less than 25000 ohms, mine were 65000, 53000, 43000 and 35000 respectively. So according to the manual they were all high. I went to Repco and asked if I could measure one of theirs and it was around 35000 ohms so I'm a little confused. The leads are in very good condition, no cracks or burn marks and haven't been there that long. What should they measure and how important is the reading anyway?

[trentmeyer23]

Has there been any attention paid to the fuel fuel pump or fuel pump strainer?

[tigerzen]

Thanks Trent, no have not looked at fuel system, makes the correct noises. Looked at the electrical system because RACV bloke ruled out fuel system, he was certain its an electrical fault. 

[Tony Prodigy]

I'd also check the MAF sensor after inspecting the fuel system.

Give the MAF sensor a good clean with some appropriate cleaner.