Studders out on acceleration?

310,660 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LORTEGA957
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Car is not showing any check engine light on. Car studders when you put it in gear. I got pictures of live data.
Apr 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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It sounds like the engine needs a tune up. Also, I would read the codes anyway even if the check engine light is on. When was the last time new spark plugs, plug wires and cap with rotor? Here are two guides to help, the live data looks good to me, but to be clear the engine was cold and then you let it warm up, correct?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Apr 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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LORTEGA957
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Yes I let the car warm up. Before i tried to drive. As soon as the gas it starts puttering out. I hit the gas pedal no acceleration. Pedal to the floor. When I put it park it sounds fine......
Apr 7, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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It sounds like the fuel pump is going out, were you able to run the codes?
Apr 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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