1999 Mazda Protege

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
220,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NPEREZJR
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ive been having a few problems with my car. firstly when i run my air conditioner while driving it makes the car cut out and bogg down. also when im driving and i let off the accelerator, it jerks real hard, and sometimes when i start to take off from a stop it boggs down. what could it be?
Aug 22, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Aug 22, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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