Jerking During Acceleration

2004 HONDA ACCORD
108,256 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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My car jerks during acceleration and it does that as it tries to change gears. When in 'Park' mode, the engine does not revv up to 5000rpm and the rpm meter keeps dangling 2000rpm and 3000rpm. This normally occurs when the engine is heated up.
Feb 17, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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Do you have a check engine light? If so, go to parts store have it checked.
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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There is no 'check engine light'. The car moves well when engine is cold but starts jerking as I run around.
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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strange. Check around for any vacuum leaks or leaks in the intake hose.
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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Do you mean the fuel hose?
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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Well, I was having the same problem before until my gearbox failed. After charging the gearbox, the problem stopped entirely for about 3 weeks. I washed my engine and the problem started again after one day I washed my engine.
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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umm, what do you mean by wash your engine? just wiping stuff down or you sprayed everywhere with a hose?
Feb 17, 2016 at 10:55 AM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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I sprayed everywhere with a hose.
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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That's something you should NEVER do. At this point I would recommend you take it to a pro to have it properly diagnosed.
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:12 PM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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Well, the washerman covered some parts of the engine with water proof material before washing it.
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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MCKAYCOLLINS
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Could the washed engine be the cause of the jerking?
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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There is no telling. That's why I'm saying it's best to have someone diagnose it.
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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