My Car is Geo Prism 1997 1.6 L. The audometer is 130000. While going uphill at constant speed of 40 or 45 my car looses accelaration for a moment and again regains it. This also some time happens on flat road. This does not happen if I keep pumping the acclerator(like from 45 let it come to around 38 and again pump to 45). What do I have to do to fix this?
2007-12-08 00:20:24 · 8 answers · asked by alertpersons 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like a dead spot in the throttle position sensor. They wear out after a while, especially if you keep the throttle in one place for long periods of time. You can test it yourself with a multimeter before replacing anything. should sweep from 1-5 volts smoothly. If the signal voltage drops out you found a dead spot.
2007-12-08 00:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by ThisJustin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it most likely needs some engine work (spark plugs and such as well as maybe a timing belt).
But I think that you are trying to cruse where the shift point is (assuming that it is an automatic).
So to avoid this just drive a little faster (or slower). Even after you get the maintenance items taken care of.
2007-12-08 00:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many possible causes here.
go with a tune up first-- plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
if still a problem you may need some injectors replaced.
I would start with the electrical system first though especially if you notice this symtom more so when its wet outside.
Another possible cause is the ignitor.
2007-12-08 00:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Bill B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car repair could have many answers - one or more.
How long since you changed the fuel filter ? Could be early signs of fuel pump failure ? Possibly fuel injector problems; dirty or beginning to fail. Best to see a qualified mechanic.
2007-12-08 00:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by COOLJOHN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has to do with Fuel injectors.. maybe just some injector cleaner added to gas may help!
2007-12-08 01:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me that you eiter need a tune up or if you have fuel injection you need to clean them add a cleaner to the fuel system.
2007-12-08 00:26:44 · answer #6 · answered by mpcsr1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 01:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your spark plug wires.
2007-12-08 00:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by fuzzybrowsrocklee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋