Lose power while driving

SERA2775

MEMBER
1997 MAZDA 626
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
84,000 MILES

Hello,

On rare occasions, I lose almost all of power when driving and when I try to accelerate the response from the car is like having the park brake on, the car also shudders a bit. The car, after ten to twenty seconds recovers. This happened most recently at a traffic light when I started to accelerate.

Thank you.

Nick

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,814 POSTS

Hi Nick,

It the check engine light illuminating and have you ever performed a diagnostic scan on vehicle to check for trouble codes?

Guess work seldom fixes problems and if we talk about possibilities, it is too many.

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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 AT 7:21 AM

RENEE L

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Hello SERA2775,

I am sending you a link that if you decide to conduct the scan yourself (as KHLOW asked) it will be a great help to you. The link features an article with written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself. Also, I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning.

This is applicable even if your check engine light is not on.

Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

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

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the code number(s) please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 AT 11:09 AM