1993 Plymouth Acclaim Hesitation Shutoff

Suggested Repair

Add Chevron with Techron fuel injector cleaner to a couple of tanks and replace the fuel filter. An oxygen sensor is possible, but other causes can produce the same symptoms; check for warning lights and trouble codes.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1993 Plymouth Acclaim with about 147,000 miles reports hesitation, shutting off, and power loss after a recent starter, catalytic converter, battery, and fuel-filter replacement plus a major tune-up. The check engine light comes on for about 15 seconds and then goes out. The owner asks whether an oxygen sensor could cause this and how to retrieve codes. The expert suggests injector cleaner in a couple of tanks and a new fuel filter, says an O2 sensor is possible along with many other causes, and asks whether any lights or codes are present.