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 12:09 PM
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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 11:03 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 8:40 PM
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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 10:08 AM