Stutters upon acceleration check engine light comes on for a week or so, then goes off.
Aug 28, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Stuttering and intermitted check engine light?
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Yep, this is common when the engine is misfiring, I would do a full tune up with spark plugs, ignition coils and a throttle body service. You can run the codes to confirm the engine misfire code which will warrant the tune up as well.
This guide can help:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Install each spark plug to the cylinder head. Tighten spark plugs to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
If confirmed please follow this guide and I have included instructions for your car in the image below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine
Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
This guide can help:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Install each spark plug to the cylinder head. Tighten spark plugs to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
If confirmed please follow this guide and I have included instructions for your car in the image below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine
Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Aug 28, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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