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Hesitation

Tiny
YETI64
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
My car will hesitate when accelerating on a hill or under a slight load. Happens from a stop or at speed. On ramp to highways with a slight incline will cause the hesitation. Recently had tuneup, oil change and changed fuel filter. Used injector cleaner three times.

With no difference.
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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 6:00 AM

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Tiny
THE KIDD
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a problem with the MAF sensor which if it gets off a liltte will not trigger a check engine light.

Here are tow guides to help you get the problem fixed:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-maf

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers
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Monday, May 5th, 2008 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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This thread is spot on. The MAF fixed my car.
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Sunday, May 6th, 2018 AT 5:40 PM

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