Car randomly jerks

Tiny
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  • 2007 MAZDA 3
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Car jerks randomly, specially when taking feet off the brake gently. Signs of it is going to jerk is the D (drive) light flickers.
Monday, October 1st, 2018 AT 11:46 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a input shaft speed sensor that is going out. But to be sure lets run the codes to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 1:30 PM

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