ACCELERATION HESITATION

2003 HONDA ACCORD
86,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZIZSUE130SAND
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when i am stopped and i resume stepping on the gas.... the car hesitates for a few seconds. do you have any idea what the problem could be?
Feb 28, 2010 at 6:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

This sounds like it can be time for a tune up and to clean the throttle actuator. Here are three guides that will help you fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back

Cheers

Feb 28, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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OFBAPTISTPASTOR
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Yep I had this problem the throttle bore was filthy. once I cleaned it the problem went away! I love this site.
Mar 5, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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MPAGAN
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Yep, me too except I had a misfire codes as well. All fixed now.
Mar 22, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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