1998 Mazda 626 slow acceleration from a stop

1998 MAZDA 626
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RURALFLUNKY
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Mazda 626 4 cyl Automatic 140000 miles

1998 Mazda 626. Check engine light is on. pressing gas peddle to floor results in jerking and slow acceleration from a stop, and the car started jerking today while stopped.
Jun 17, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Go to an Auto Zone have codes read then post will advise.
Thanks for donate
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:03 AM
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OEM Brand: MAZDA

Definition
BBCylinder 3 misfire condition detected
Probable cause
BB1 - Lean Air/Fuel ratio
BB2 - Weak ignition system
BB3 - Engine mechanical condition
BB4 - Vacuum leak affecting one cylinder

They recommended new plugs.
Jun 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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plugs good place to start since miss only on one cylinder. Maybe the high tension wire also colud be injector missfire.
Let me know what happens
Jun 24, 2009 at 3:08 AM
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