Surging

Tiny
SOBLUE33
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  • 2009 HOLDEN COMMODORE
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 210,000 MILES
When you put your foot on the accelerator it hunts until you get the revs up over 2,500 rpm.
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 AT 3:34 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like and have a vacuum leak or the MAF sensor needs to be replaced but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, October 6th, 2018 AT 3:36 PM

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