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Old 02-21-2009, 04:41 PM
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Default when i accelerate in 4th gear going 40 mph my car feels like ot skips
For the past couple of weeks, when i accelerate hard between 40-45 mph, I feel two skips. Only happens in 4th gear (sometimes 3rd). Could it be bad coil packs? Any suggestions appreciated...
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Old 02-21-2009, 05:38 PM
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please define skips. may be clutch going out
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Default no just had clutch done in aug.
it feels like i just drove over to little cracks in the rd. but very quick rest of accel through 50mph and up no probseems to only happen around 40-45 mph.
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my guess, MAF....mine just started acting up, tip but similar symptoms.
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coilpack or more likely plugs. Replace or regap plugs.
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:44 AM
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wht should i gap the plugs at? people say if you car is chiped to gap them to .028"???
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Accelerate hard between 40-45 mph in 4th? pls down shift next time.
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Default Notices * K & N PANEL FILTER * in his list of mods . . .
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2nd try replacing MAF
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