ACCELERATION HESITATION

Tiny
ZIZSUE130SAND
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  • 2003 HONDA ACCORD
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  • 86,000 MILES
When I am stopped and I resume stepping on the gas. The car hesitates for a few seconds. Do you have any idea what the problem could be?
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 6:05 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like it can be time for a tune up and to clean the throttle actuator. Here are three guides that will help you fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down these guides and report back

Cheers

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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 6:22 PM
Tiny
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Yep I had this problem the throttle bore was filthy. Once I cleaned it the problem went away! I love this site.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010 AT 9:42 AM
Tiny
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Yep, me too except I had a misfire codes as well. All fixed now.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 7:21 PM

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