Jerking During Acceleration

Tiny
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My car jerks during acceleration and it does that as it tries to change gears. When in 'Park' mode, the engine does not revv up to 5000rpm and the rpm meter keeps dangling 2000rpm and 3000rpm. This normally occurs when the engine is heated up.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 8:59 AM

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Tiny
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Do you have a check engine light? If so, go to parts store have it checked.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:29 AM
Tiny
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There is no 'check engine light'. The car moves well when engine is cold but starts jerking as I run around.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:41 AM
Tiny
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Strange. Check around for any vacuum leaks or leaks in the intake hose.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
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Do you mean the fuel hose?
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:45 AM
Tiny
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Well, I was having the same problem before until my gearbox failed. After charging the gearbox, the problem stopped entirely for about 3 weeks. I washed my engine and the problem started again after one day I washed my engine.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:49 AM
Tiny
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Umm, what do you mean by wash your engine? Just wiping stuff down or you sprayed everywhere with a hose?
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
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I sprayed everywhere with a hose.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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That's something you should NEVER do. At this point I would recommend you take it to a pro to have it properly diagnosed.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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Well, the washerman covered some parts of the engine with water proof material before washing it.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 12:16 PM
Tiny
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Could the washed engine be the cause of the jerking?
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 12:17 PM
Tiny
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There is no telling. That's why I'm saying it's best to have someone diagnose it.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 AT 12:37 PM

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