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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Tiny
KDELACRUZ
  • MEMBER
  • 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
My PT stutters badly whenever I step on the gas to get on a freeway, cross a street or go up a hill. I had two mechanics tell me it is the transmission, but I feel no slippage. I feel it is a fuel problem. Please help.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, bogging, misfiring etc. Could be caused by one of the following below:

Inspect and test all the items below-we start here and comeback with results.

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 AT 3:17 PM

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