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2001 RENAULT CLIO
89,000 MILES • V8
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JO-85
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my car is chugging when i change gears when i first drive it. What could be wrong with it? Thanks
Aug 11, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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Do you have a check engine light and when was last tune-up??

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.
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 and keep testing.
Aug 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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JO-85
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I didnt see a check engine light on. It goes away once the cars been on the road for a while mind. Thanks for the quick reply
Aug 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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Have the computer scanned for code/s
Aug 11, 2011 at 7:04 PM