Car looses power when driving and it jerks

Tiny
MOSITORAPULA22
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  • 2005 AUDI A4
  • 2.0L
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  • 24,018,600 MILES
Sometimes it run little bit smooth but mostly when it idles as if it is running short of petrol and it sound as if the engine gona stop running , and I cant drive it on a steep without going back to gear 2 and it start shaking the gear but after changing to lower gear it become little bit better
what can be problem
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

That could be the result of a few things, low fuel pressure, plugged catalytic converter, cam or crankshaft sensor issues and the list continues.

If the check engine light is on with the engine running, I suggest having the computer scanned to identify diagnostic trouble codes. Here is a quick video showing how it is done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

I realize most people don't own a scanner, but often times a parts store will do it for you or lend you one.

Do this first and let me know what you find. If there are codes, it will point us in the direction of the issue.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 AT 6:50 PM

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