my car feels like its gonna shutoff someimes, mainly at stops... after that it hesitates then drives fine...
sometomes i gotta step on it for it to get moving...it also feels like the car is doing too much work its a 98 accord w/ 150k...what can these signs mean?
2007-02-18 17:48:27 · 8 answers · asked by wizzpack 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could be many things, firstly maybe its blocked injectors. Have you had it tunes lately, get that done and see what the putcome is then you can go from there
2007-02-18 17:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by toymod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree that it's probably a plugged cat or tps sensor.
Some other things to check
-Vacuum at idle.
--a cheap vacuum gauge costs dollars and you basically just install it, and a T-fitting, on one of your engines vacuum lines. You want 15-20" of vacuum at idle. This is something they would do in a tune up.
-Check your air filter, oil, and coolant. If any of these things are plugged or grimey they will DEFINATELY make your engine run rough.
-Run a fuel system cleaner through your gas tank. This might help clean off your dirty injectors. (They will be dirty if you don't rev over 3000 much, highway driving etc.)
I don't think a battery would be the cause. If your car started, it usually won't affect anything.
Good luck!
2007-02-19 02:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Brad J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is idling at too low a speed for some reason. Have your mechanic check it out.
2007-02-19 01:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yepp i know exactly what the problem is,,,you have a lose nut behind the wheel trying too make it go like a v8. get it tuned
2007-02-19 01:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by catart1956 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check the Car battery ...
2007-02-19 01:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by MAZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two things a stooped up catalytic converter that's basically plugging up your exhaust pipe or a tps throttle position sensor
2007-02-19 01:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get a tune up, if you can afford it, get a complete tune up, and they'll find the problem there, or the tune up will fix the problem
2007-02-19 01:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by mikedrazenhero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel filter or pump
2007-02-19 01:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋