2002 Honda Accord sputtering

KENNETH CHALMERS

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2002 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
142,000 MILES

The problem is that when I sitting idle my shakes slightly. When I press the gas it feels like it does'nt want to pick up speed. It sputters and rattles while picking up speed. Once I get to the desired speed and keep it there it runs fine until I have to stop then it starts all over again.

Monday, October 18th, 2010 AT 12:43 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Lack of acceleration, chugging, hesitating, jerking, 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.
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

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Monday, October 18th, 2010 AT 7:11 PM

KENNETH CHALMERS

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When I asked the question I forgot to mention that the engine light was flashing. I went to have it checked at auto zone but they said that they coud'nt check it until the light stays on. Also prior to the car acting up I went to a cheap gas station before going to work 3 weeks ago and filled it up, as I got on the interstate that's when it started. I have filled it up twice since then and put gas treatment in the tank to try to solve the problem because I believed that was the problem but, since it's still happening I guess not. Thank you for the information rasmataz. Now I have to figure out how much is this going to cost me.

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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 AT 2:41 PM

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