Car hesitation?

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
201,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Just replaced crankshaft position sensor and running under 2,000 RPMs and a little hesitation still.
Feb 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Do you have a check engine light on? If so, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Also, there is a fuel filter under the car which I would swap out. Here is the location and how to change it out. I have also seen a dirty throttle body cause this issue as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.





Feb 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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