1996 Chevy Impala jerking movement

51,868 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLATLINEPW
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I'm not sure whether it is a sensor or a fuel problem. It has to be one or the other, but the check engine light is not lit up. The rpm shifts up and down about every 5 minutes or so while I'm driving. It's definitely not anything internal inside the motor, its almost like a sputter. Perhaps this is a common problem with this year impala at this mileage?? Please help! Thank you.
Sep 16, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a throttle position sensor; however, with out a code, that is only a guess. Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
Sep 22, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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