1996 Chrysler Sebring engine

910,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JBG.
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my car will shut off automatically.Not always.It sometimes feel's like it's hesitating..One mechanic said it was a cam sensor.What do you think?
Sep 8, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

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.
Sep 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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