2004 Chevy Cavalier Missing at acceleration of 60mph or mor

Tiny
KELLEYKAT73
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 116,000 MILES
It will jerk a couple times in a row when I speed up going down the interstate. I recently had an oil change and my tires rotated and balanced before taking a trip 5 hrs. From home. This problem didn't start until I got back home within the next days after.
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 AT 1:06 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position 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
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 AT 4:52 PM
Tiny
JIM SHIRRON
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It sounds like you have a spark plug or a plug wire problem. I'd start there. You may have had your plugs changed before, but with your mileage, your wires need changing too. Replace them all at the same time and see if that helps.
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Friday, June 18th, 2010 AT 8:10 AM

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