1998 Saturn SL2 Hesitates @ take-off, misses @ cruise

1998 SATURN SL2
16,300 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KNAPPIE
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My car hesitates at start from a stop, while @ steady 45-55 MPH ocasionally, intermittantly misses. If I have A/C on it stalls @ take-off. NO codes {Auto Zone Code check} or check engine light. I changed the plugs {BOSCH @ 0.040}, wires {AC/DELCO}. I cleaned throttle body. First I used Autolite wires & Boscsh Platinum plugs, The problem was worse so then I put in the other plugs and wires. One place is thinking timing chain {Auto Zone}, Another Large local place is thinking possibly running lean and or sensor problem. They will check this Wed. and can check streaming info. You guys have been GREAT so I trust and really want your ideas. Thanks, KNAPPIE
Jul 31, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has anyone checked fuel pump pressure? Also, simple things like vacuum leaks? If there is no check engine light, that leads me to believe it's not electrical.

Let me know.
Joe
Aug 1, 2010 at 12:03 AM