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Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
Hey everyone,
A few days ago my engine light came on. I thought maybe the gas cap was loose again or something minor. Now I am not so sure though... every once and a while I will feel a jolt when I am driving the car and the RPM's go up and down a little bit. I am not sure what's wrong... anyone know? I am probably taking it into the dealership tomorrow. If it helps it's an '06 Automatic GT Vert Thanks, Garrett |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
hard to say, but it could be the fuel pump TSB
- hesitation after cruise - something maybe to look up, to see if it fits what your experiencing |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
Sounds like a COP begining to fail or maybe even a Throttle body TPS Sensor.
Richard |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
More specifics please...
Is this happening when you're driving at a constant speed, when you're pulling out from a red light or stop sign, at 70 miles an hour? Is it a manual or automatic? The car's not "stalling" or lugging in gearbecause of a lazy clutch foot or wrong gear? :D |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
I've had this type of thing happen to where the car almost completely stalled. It can be many things, but either way... the car is struggling to stay running. I suggest checking these items:
1) Battery, do a test and run a full charge. 2) Air Flow Sensor 3) Alternator These are the basic's I would start with. Either way, the dealership will know whats best. :) |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
It could be a number of things but it is hard to tell with the posted info, can you read the code #? At any rate the dealed must be able to pinpoint the problem.
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RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
The only other thing I could really tell you is that it seems to happen when I am driving at a constant speed and the car is an automatic. Today I did not have time to take it up to the dealership but I did make an appointment for tomorrow morning. Weird thing is today right after I made the appointment and left the dealership, the light turned off... it turned back on a few hours later though. I don't have a tuner so I don't think I can get the code #.
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RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
ORIGINAL: gburke1 The only other thing I could really tell you is that it seems to happen when I am driving at a constant speed and the car is an automatic. Today I did not have time to take it up to the dealership but I did make an appointment for tomorrow morning. Weird thing is today right after I made the appointment and left the dealership, the light turned off... it turned back on a few hours later though. I don't have a tuner so I don't think I can get the code #. |
RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
The dealership verdict: bad alternator ... so now I am just waiting for them to get the part from another dealership and fix it.
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RE: Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
Sorry about the repair you have to make. But I was glad I was on the right track with my prediction! :)
About code readers.... don't buy one. At any Discount Auto Parts / AutoZone / Wal-Mart they can read the code for you for free. |
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