My car is stuttering and shaking - Page 2

Tsunami · 09-26-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

let me ask something simple, that nobody else has. do you have a check engine light on the dash lit up? if so, have autozone pull the codes and see whats going on. THEN fix the problem rather than grasp at straws.

No check engine light.

BobTheBiker · 09-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Might not hurt to clean the trottle body, and do a fuel filter. my aunts kia sportage does this at idle too, although I just dont give a shit cause tht thing leaks oil and needs 4X more work than its worth.

Amber Lamps · 09-26-2009, 08:49 PM

I still like the vac lines or the fuel filter.

derf · 09-26-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I still like the vac lines or the fuel filter.

I just fixed my focus for a similar issue, eventually I found 2 vaccum leaks, one vac line wad a solid hole, because the tube was dry rotted and cracked, replaced that, but then the studder was still there randomly, eventually I was able to find that the valve cover breather was off the valve cover and enough gook had settled on the vac line to make it rub and wore through, but the grease was caked on thick enough that it would seal the vac line causing it to be an intermittent problem.

Amber Lamps · 09-26-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I just fixed my focus for a similar issue, eventually I found 2 vaccum leaks, one vac line wad a solid hole, because the tube was dry rotted and cracked, replaced that, but then the studder was still there randomly, eventually I was able to find that the valve cover breather was off the valve cover and enough gook had settled on the vac line to make it rub and wore through, but the grease was caked on thick enough that it would seal the vac line causing it to be an intermittent problem.

That's where I'm at myself.

Flexin · 09-26-2009, 08:52 PM

Where is the mass air flow sensor on this car? If its near the air box I would check for the intake pipe after the sensor. Look for cracks or breaks in the pipe. This will allow air in that isn't measured by the mass air flow sensor which would cause it to act up. In some gears it could remain closed and cause no problems. In the lower gears you can have a lot of movement with the engine, this can cause a break to open up and let in more air.

James

Tsunami · 06-07-2010, 10:12 PM

I'm stalling doing chemistry hw so I am digging up old posts

Problem has been fixed. A fellow rider out here is a mechanic and fixed it.

Found out new wires weren't put in last time.

So he changed the plugs with NGK, wires, cap, ignition roter and fuel filter. He doesn't think the fuel filter's even been changed

101lifts2 · 06-08-2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I'm stalling doing chemistry hw so I am digging up old posts

Problem has been fixed. A fellow rider out here is a mechanic and fixed it.

Found out new wires weren't put in last time.

So he changed the plugs with NGK, wires, cap, ignition roter and fuel filter. He doesn't think the fuel filter's even been changed

A wire trick is to spray them down with Windex and run the engine with the hood open and look for sparking.

Just make sure the valve cover isn't full of oil.

racedoll · 06-12-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Knowing Gina, and Puggy, you are.

Yep, exactly what I was thinking.

Glad you got your car fixed. Now go to your chemistry!

Rangerscott · 06-08-2010, 12:06 AM

Might as well change the air filter too.

P.S. You gotta change your avatar. I feel as if I'm really talking to your pug.

09-26-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Where is the mass air flow sensor on this car? If its near the air box I would check for the intake pipe after the sensor. Look for cracks or breaks in the pipe. This will allow air in that isn't measured by the mass air flow sensor which would cause it to act up. In some gears it could remain closed and cause no problems. In the lower gears you can have a lot of movement with the engine, this can cause a break to open up and let in more air. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

09-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	Might not hurt to clean the trottle body, and do a fuel filter. my aunts kia sportage does this at idle too, although I just dont give a shit cause tht thing leaks oil and needs 4X more work than its worth.

09-26-2009, 08:49 PM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I still like the vac lines or the fuel filter.

06-07-2010, 10:12 PM	#7
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	I'm stalling doing chemistry hw so I am digging up old posts Problem has been fixed. A fellow rider out here is a mechanic and fixed it. Found out new wires weren't put in last time. So he changed the plugs with NGK, wires, cap, ignition roter and fuel filter. He doesn't think the fuel filter's even been changed

06-08-2010, 12:06 AM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Might as well change the air filter too. P.S. You gotta change your avatar. I feel as if I'm really talking to your pug.