PT Cuiser Jerking

Tiny
SHOPKO
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  • 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • AUTOMATIC
Occasionally my 2006 PT Cruiser starts******** at 20 mph. I can tell when my car will have this problem because it takes longer to start up than normal. Once I accelerate to 20 mph the car starts to***** forward. If I stop the car and restart it, then it starts just fine and the problem stops.
Friday, May 20th, 2011 AT 5:58 AM

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Tiny
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.
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 and keep testing.
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