Car jefks when taking off

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NONA JOHNSON
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We have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4 wtihe 140,000 miles. When you take off from a start it will jerk, it feels like it is running out of gas but has plenty of gas. It has not stopped yet, but feels like it is going to.
Jun 30, 2007 at 2:21 AM
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WALLEYE8S
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I have what sounds like the same problem - on initial accelleration (only happens just after starting) engines seems to stall, surge and sometimes I hear what sounds like a backfire. If just after starting I let the engine idle in park the engine will run rough - if I rev the engine it will sometimes go away while idling - other times I have to begin driving and get past the stalling point - after that it runs ok. I've noticed that if I attempt to give it more gas that normal the problem will not happen. Have noticed a very slight missing feel at highway speeds. Had plugs, wires, cap and rotor replaced - problem remains.
Jul 6, 2007 at 1:28 AM
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