Power loss, hesitatation, sputter, chug
09-06-2009, 10:35 PM
#41
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Like I said, I already did an "Idle Setting Procedure," which includes checking the TPS sensor.. I appreciate the tip. But, I'm leaning towards something being "fouled" or broken.
The way that your problem IS - mine started THAT way - and now it occurs MORE than a fraction of a second. More like FIVE SECONDS now....
Does your car only do that when hot? I have similar problems. When cold, it accelerates like a champ, but after driving for a few miles in this heat, it starts to act up. From a stop, I can't rev it too high or else it cuts out real hard, as if the gear popped out. When in motion and constant, it'll sputter for a fraction of a second, right?
I am convinced it's ignition related and not fuel related for me. Ive changed my stator, the TFI module was changed earlier this year (Before the stator) and now im looking to change my coil.
I'd bet your problem is more heatsoaked stuff than it is fuel related
I am convinced it's ignition related and not fuel related for me. Ive changed my stator, the TFI module was changed earlier this year (Before the stator) and now im looking to change my coil.
I'd bet your problem is more heatsoaked stuff than it is fuel related
09-07-2009, 01:31 PM
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hahaha. I hear ya. I actually called my mechanic already (voicemail) and waiting for him to tell me has the right equipment. My next update will be after a mechanic runs codes and makes sure my sensors are working properly!!
09-11-2009, 04:41 PM
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Its going into the shop this Monday. He said he had a snap-on brand machine, and he thinks its a broken valve spring or bad cam. I'm leaning towards a bad valve spring - if I were to pick one of the two..haha. I told him to check for codes and to make sure ALL sensors are working. We'll see what happens.
09-12-2009, 03:35 AM
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you can pull the codes with a paper clip. gotta count the flashes but...........it's free. you can even pull the chart of what they mean off the internet. I sprung for the haynes manual though.........great thing to have around.