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Hesitation

Tiny
DANNY CANNON
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  • 2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
When I go to accelerate, my car " hesitates", like it is not getting fuel. It then takes off hard when it does go. Was told is an o2 sensor, but want to be sure.
Thursday, August 11th, 2016 AT 9:09 AM

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Tiny
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Try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner throttle bod does not need to be removed. then if it continues have it scanned for codes.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
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Thursday, August 11th, 2016 AT 9:36 AM

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