I have a 2000 Civic EX and for the past 2 days it's been jerking a little when i press the gas pedal. Today the Check engine light came on, is this something serious? I'm gonna go to a mechanic this weekend just wondering if I should be driving. Thanks
2007-11-27 06:55:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This could be a number of things....the jerking you're referring to could be the engine "surging" or it could be the a transmission shift solenoid functioning slowly.
Should you continue to drive it until taking it into a shop? That depends, the best option for you now is going to be to drive it to a local auto parts store (Autozone, O'reilly's, etc) and have the error code that caused your check engine light to come on pulled. This code will tell you what malfunctioned and give you a general idea of what you're in for to get it repaired. A tech at the store will pull these codes for you at no charge and give you a printout of the error(s). This can also be of assistance when you take the car in for repair....you'll already know what's wrong and should have a pretty good idea of what it will cost to fix it...it can greatly aid in not getting screwed!
In the meantime (or if you don't want to get the codes pulled) be very gentle when driving the vehicle. Check your tranny fluid level and your engine oil as well. Grandma it around town and you should be fine.
Hope this helps!
2007-11-27 07:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by mrharris32 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Right now I am driving a 97' Saturn Sports Coupe 2. This happens to me from time to time, but generally only when I am accelerating at higher speeds. On the assumption that you have an automatic, this could just be your car getting old and not doing as good of a job switching gears as it used to. Hope this helps.
2007-11-27 15:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by hotspike18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two main causes, egr valve sticking,cloged fuel injectors or you may need to replace the fuel filter.
2007-11-27 15:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think you shouldn't worry about it:) sometimes the light goes on bt it self and it well go away sooner or later but if you fell safer to take it in go for it:)
2007-11-27 14:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by **Arlene13** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry its normal... jst use a good quality of cost
2007-11-27 14:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by abhishek banga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put ngk plugs in it and maybe some fuel injector cleaner
2007-11-27 16:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by male44hh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess you might just need more transmission fluid.
2007-11-27 15:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's why jap cars are so cheap; better off to get a new one. they're known as disposable cars.
2007-11-27 14:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
i dunno. that could be a lot of things. get your spark plugs and lines checked. and your alternator.
2007-11-27 14:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by Matilda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dump it an BUY AMERICAN!!!
2007-11-27 15:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by Irish Sean 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋