Engine Light... car randomly jolts/stutters
07-17-2007, 10:39 PM
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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
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
07-18-2007, 10:38 AM
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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?
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?
07-18-2007, 10:55 AM
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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.
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.
07-18-2007, 10:13 PM
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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 #.
07-19-2007, 01:09 AM
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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 #.
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 #.
07-19-2007, 08:59 AM
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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.
07-19-2007, 09:17 AM
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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.
About code readers.... don't buy one. At any Discount Auto Parts / AutoZone / Wal-Mart they can read the code for you for free.