what could cause vibration during acceleration?

2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
110,000 MILES
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EMILCB94
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what could cause vibration during acceleration
Sep 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be secondary break down from plugs and coils. could be cv joints causing this as well.

Roy
Sep 4, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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EMILCB94
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secondary break down? please explain. the vibration isn't too bad but you can def feel it
Sep 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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bad plugs and/or coils.

Roy
Sep 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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EMILCB94
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i scanned the computer and there was no misfire/ or any codes.
Sep 6, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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does not have to code for intermittent failures. have them checked to verify.

Roy
Sep 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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EMILCB94
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thank you so much ASEMaster6371 for all your help. i forgot to mention i actually washed the undercarriage before the car started acting up. you think wires getting wet has something to do with it?
Sep 6, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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