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Old 10-24-2005, 01:55 AM
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Default Engine hesitation

i have an 01 gt
and when in 3rd gear at low rpms i get hesitation
almost like a throbbing
like i'm not being consistant when applying gas
any advice?
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Old 10-24-2005, 09:40 PM
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Default RE: Engine hesitation

how many miles are on it? if you have pretty high mileage, you should prob change out the plugs and wires, and the fuel filter. that did it for me
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Old 10-25-2005, 12:20 AM
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do that and set your tps to around .98-.99 volts that will help too
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Old 10-25-2005, 01:06 AM
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Default RE: Engine hesitation

I have a little less than 43k miles
and what is tps?
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:14 PM
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I have a little less than 43k miles
and what is tps?

TPS= throttle position sensor
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Old 10-25-2005, 10:38 PM
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I have a little less than 43k miles
and what is tps?
you didn't get the memo? I'll make sure you get the memo!

get it? TPS reports from office space!
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Old 10-25-2005, 11:44 PM
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Default RE: Engine hesitation

I have the exact same problem. The spark plugs helped. While I am going to sound dumb for not knowing, how do I adjust the throttle position sensor.
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Old 10-26-2005, 05:00 PM
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looks like you've been missing a lot of work lately
i wouldn't say i've been missing it, bob
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