1989 Plymouth Reliant Repair Question
Asked on July 23, 2010
1989 Plymouth Reliant Hesitation
Engine Performance problem
1989 Plymouth Reliant 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 81,000 miles
After I drive my car about 10 miles it begins to hesitate and jerk bad, waht could be the problem?
1989 Plymouth Reliant 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 81,000 miles
After I drive my car about 10 miles it begins to hesitate and jerk bad, waht could be the problem?
Answer
Replied on July 23, 2010
Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below:
Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed 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.