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erratic rpms during acceleration

Old 10-07-2012, 10:22 PM
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hey everyone I am having this really terrible problem with my car all the sudden when i step on the gas to floor it my car is alot slower than normal and when the rpms hit about 4000 it is really jumpy as it continues and a couple of times i have had it cut back on my i will be accelerating then all the sudden it will pull back and slow down i cant get my car to exceed 4000 rpms when im not moving either if i just rev the engine up before im pretty sure if i stepped on the gas i could get the rpms up to 6000 but now it wont go past 4000 unless moving the car runs and idles fine and smooth
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Old 10-07-2012, 11:37 PM
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Replace coil.
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Old 10-07-2012, 11:45 PM
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what does that mean?
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Old 10-08-2012, 02:31 PM
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It means replace the coil.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...mString=search
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Old 10-08-2012, 07:02 PM
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new update just got in this morning and it would even start the battery was loose all the sudden so i tightened it and i got power but it would turn over the engine didnt even crank all i heard is what im guessing to be the starter.
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Old 10-09-2012, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gyouska
hey everyone I am having this really terrible problem with my car all the sudden when i step on the gas to floor it my car is alot slower than normal and when the rpms hit about 4000 it is really jumpy as it continues and a couple of times i have had it cut back on my i will be accelerating then all the sudden it will pull back and slow down i cant get my car to exceed 4000 rpms when im not moving either if i just rev the engine up before im pretty sure if i stepped on the gas i could get the rpms up to 6000 but now it wont go past 4000 unless moving the car runs and idles fine and smooth
This is a perfect example of a run-on sentence lacking any effort to communicate effectively and will more than likely result in very few responses from people who could help.
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Old 10-10-2012, 08:29 AM
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wow man what part are you having trouble understand? when i hit the gas it cuts back around 4000 rpms its really jumpy.
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Old 10-10-2012, 04:00 PM
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I already gave you the most likely suspect. The secondary windings in the coil are failing, causing your issue.
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by capri debris
This is a perfect example of a run-on sentence lacking any effort to communicate effectively and will more than likely result in very few responses from people who could help.
It makes it difficult to read & understand when you dont know how to make a sentence or just dont want to take the time. It shows lack of respect for the people you arr asking help from.

If you cant take the time to form a sentence then why should we take the time to do it for you & then solve your problem.

Originally Posted by gyouska
wow man what part are you having trouble understand? when i hit the gas it cuts back around 4000 rpms its really jumpy.
Rude & disrespectful.
good luck dude.........

BTW, its DEFINITELY your flux capacitor!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by mattdel
I already gave you the most likely suspect. The secondary windings in the coil are failing, causing your issue.
Thats FOUR times you have given the kid an answer & he still cant comprehend or dosnt trust or understand your diagnosis. Time for him to take it to a shop & have THEM charge him for your free advice.
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