Surge Questions
- 2000 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- Throttle body cleaned ,injector cleaned and reset,tps re-adjusted,fuel filter replace,d no trouble codes on tranny or engine. rpm surges at ...
- Asked by vanier about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1995 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- I have a 95 S10 4.3 4x4 cpi, I have been having problems with the idle surging up to 2000 r's. this is an intermitten problem, it may ...
- Asked by nunya about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Acceleration/idle problems problem
- 1984 Dodge 1 ton 4x4. 318 v8, 4 spd standard. 255,000 kms Vehicle is tough to start. When running engine runs somewhat erratic (rpm ...
- Asked by o_kie@hotmail.com about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1925 Oldsmobile Other problem
- I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora, Automatic shift with a 4.0 liter Northstar engine. It has 126,786 miles on it. I had a smog test ...
- Asked by adschurr about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Voltage regulator problem
- I have a 1999 hyundai tiburon that is driving me nuts. I have been through almost $1000 fixing parts on this car and taking it to idiots ...
- Asked by mandygailkorn about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Headlights don't work problem
- I have a 1994 Subaru Legacy (2.0L) with 114K miles. When I started it this morning the battery and brake indicator lights were on. I ...
- Asked by j1err2y about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Lincoln Town Car problem
- WHEN I DRIVE 35 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN 3RD, THEN COAST A BIT BEFORE SLOWLY ACCELLERATING AGAIN OR GOING UPHILL BEFORE SHIFTING INTO ...
- Asked by mbrecheen about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 2012 Toyota Camry problem
- Hi guys, I have a Toyota Camry 1997 Model V6 ( 3.0L) automatic. Mileage: 127000. The car starts and idles well. However, when I drive ...
- Asked by sahan_a about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier problem
- Hi- my 02 cavalier always idled smoothly with the air conditioning on, now it surges from 600 rpm to about 1000 rpm, constantly while at a ...
- Asked by tgweb00 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Mazda Protege problem
- 1998 Mazda Protege 70K miles, automatic trans., (small engine size?). Problems: 1.) Check Engine light is on. 2.) Sometimes, not ...
- Asked by justinaring about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- Hi guys.. I have a question about my 87 prelude. Upon startup (only when cold) the vehicle smokes for about 15 seconds (appears to be blue ...
- Asked by hughesd420 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1990 Chevrolet Truck problem
- The engine idles fine when started as well as when put in gear. But, when gas is barely being pressed engine surges and when you let off of ...
- Asked by rdu812 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Surging and loss of power while driving problem
- I own a 1995 Chevy Lumina, mileage 119,000 V-6. Recently, I was out driving my car and it had been running for about 10-15 min. On the way ...
- Asked by the_sniper3 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Brake surging problem
- I have a 2004 chevy blazer zr2 with 4 wheel disc brakes, abs, the 4.3l engine, and 45000 miles . Last week i changed out the rear pads and ...
- Asked by aw_f4i about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Overdrive problem
- Im driving a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt 3.0 liter with around 130000 miles on it. my transmission filter went out on it and i replaced it a nd ...
- Asked by michael_samples about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Sluggish power problem
- I just purchased a '76 FJ40 with a 2F engine. 82k miles. It idles a little rough even after tuning. It accelerates OK to about 40 mph. ...
- Asked by Tiberius about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Fuel filter problem
- 2002 dodge intrepid 130,000 miles.Where is the fuel filter located? Also when the rpm get to 2500 the motor surges what could be the problem...
- Asked by eric119 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Accelerates itself problem
- 1999 Grand Am SE, 70000 miles, V6 Engine. Over two weeks ago there was a flood near my house and the car got water in it. The water was up ...
- Asked by kkraft about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1993 Jeep Wrangler problem
- I have a 93 Jeep Wrangler wit a 3 inch body lift and 97k miles. Occassionally my clutch seems to stop working, and I have no pressure in it ...
- Asked by wranglerlady about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Regal surges on accel problem
- I have 2000 Buick Regal with a 3.8. When I slow down from cruise and then try to acellerate the car bucks or surges. I can't tell if the ...
- Asked by cguarino about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1993 GMC Jimmy problem
- Hi: I had previously asked a question concerning my 1993 GMC Jimmy and the starting problem and stalling I was experiencing. I got a ...
- Asked by kevinneslund about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Chrylser concorde code p1684 problem
- My 2000 Chrylser Concorde( 2.7 , 95,000 miles) started surging while driving and dying @ stops. Codes said the TPS (throttle position sensor...
- Asked by sherry219 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Ford Windstar problem
- The "Service Engine" light has been on now for about a year with no problems. However, lately it has been flashing periodically ...
- Asked by Bowlcut about 6 years ago - 4 Answers
- 1997 Cadillac Seville problem
- I have a 1997 Seville SLS 4.6L . 152,000k When I drive the car for a short time time the COOLANT TEMP light comes on and says idle engine, ...
- Asked by tnatch about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1993 GMC Jimmy problem
- My 1993 gmc jimmy, which has over 177,000 miles and is a 4wd with a 4.3 liter engine, has been, increasingly now, failing to start again ...
- Asked by kevinneslund about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Lincoln Town Car problem
- 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, V8, 165,000km It has remote car starter. When you start the vehicle up, the engine seems to surge ...
- Asked by msp5speed about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1998 Mazda 626 problem
- My 1998 626 with a V6 engine has 175,000 miles on it. I recently got the oil changed and the garage recommended i flush the engine, so I did...
- Asked by mcowley0101 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1997 Mercury Mystique problem
- I've got a 1997 Mystique 2.0 liter with 164,000 miles and have had very few problems over the years. I have a couple of recent problems I'm...
- Asked by danterri21 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1993 Chevrolet Trailblazer problem
- Hello, I have a 93 s10 blazer 4.3l(w) with 47000 original miles and I'm having some minor problems with it. It starts right up when its cold...
- Asked by e90suprat about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Ford Escape problem
- V 6 3 litre 2001 Ford Escape 4x4 with 104000 Klm on it. Occasionally had acceleration surges but intermittently - Now will not IDLE - last ...
- Asked by annj89 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 2012 Ford Ranger problem
- On cold starts engine idle will surge from almost stall to fast rev and repeat. Up - down, up - down. Alternater gauge goes up - down also. ...
- Asked by Digger1 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1992 GMC C1500 problem
- I have a 1992 GMC K1500 extended cab with a 350 and 248,000 miles. The engine surges while driving down the road and did have a rough idle...
- Asked by Bowlingtraindude about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Used sho, new problem problem
- I am a pretty well educated shade tree mechanic, have been wreching on cars since I could walk, and I am also a part time parts guy for the ...
- Asked by fd946 about 6 years ago - 4 Answers
- 1992 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- I have a 1992 F150 with the 5.8. It runs good when cold, idling and wide open throttle. It surges or misses when warm and at a constant ...
- Asked by jlcljayne about 6 years ago - 4 Answers
- 1999 Ford Escort problem
- My car has been stalling on occasion. The engine has been surging on occasion(I think that's what you call it, when the RPM suddenly ...
- Asked by FordE123 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Vehicle suges while driving problem
- I have a 1996 GMC Jimmy 4x4 with a 4.3L engine about a week ago it started surging well driving at highway speeds I've changed the cap and ...
- Asked by kreskin about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1999 Honda Accord problem
- I have a 1999 honda accord ex V6 coupe. I very rarely drive it and it has been sitting in my driveway for about 10 months. I bought a brand...
- Asked by sdmonkey about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- Engine surges while holdingaccelerator steady problem
- Engine surges while holdingaccelerator steady
- Asked by orville about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- Lighting system montero sport problem
- Hi, I have a 97 Mitsubishi Montero Sport with approx 150K and a 3.0 engine. My question is, all the lighting for the vehicle seemed to ...
- Asked by aplonske about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- Our picanto vehicle needs your advice. problem
- MODEL: - PICANTO (Morning) SYSTEM (2004-2005) FEB2005 VIN –KNABA24325T137475 ENGINE CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC ...
- Asked by teddyalebel about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1990 Mitsubishi Other problem
- Installed low-mileage engine from engine importer. (approx. 35-55K miles) Swapped original intake w/all related attachments/sensors etc., ...
- Asked by KellyB-tech about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1986 Toyota Other problem
- I have a 1986 Toyota Camary that will start one day and not the next. After running for a period of time it will not start up untill the ...
- Asked by Landonc about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
- 2001 Ford F-150 problem
- Hey guys. Ran into a small problem last night and now i am freaking out because it happened to me again tonight. My truck has ...
- Asked by Linders about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Saturn Other problem
- I have a 2004 Saturn Ion Level 2 with a 2.2L,33,000 miles, and an automatic transmission. My car surges into second gear almost every time...
- Asked by bondyjd about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1987 Nissan Pathfinder problem
- I have a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder. It has the 6 cyclinder engine, is 4X4. My problem is this. While driving, its almost like its flooding or ...
- Asked by wbfig about 6 years ago - 5 Answers
- Tacometer jumping around problem
- 92 Accord EX 2.2, 189,000 miles. On cold mornings the tacometer jumps around while accelerating. I can feel the engine surging slightly ...
- Asked by ibm3554 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers
- Jeep surges, runs rough for 1 minute during warmup problem
- 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee,170000 miles 4.0 liter. The Jeep suddenly ran terrible all the time, would barely run. I replaced the crankshaft ...
- Asked by rllewis1 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 All Other Makes All Other Models problem
- I have excess black smoke, and looks like soot on tail pipe. the truck starts up fine, then stalls out. You can however start the truck and ...
- Asked by rsapjk about 6 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Nissan Maxima problem
- I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima SE with California Emissions and 111000 miles on the 3.0 engine. When the car is warming up the idle is ...
- Asked by Tito99 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers
- 2003 Dodge Durango problem
- 2003 Durango w/ 4.7L w/ 55K. My airbag light came on and I was told it was the clockspring, which I had replaced. The light came on agan ...
- Asked by Bushwacker about 6 years ago - 3 Answers
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