PT Cuiser Jerking

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
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SHOPKO
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Occasionally my 2006 PT Cruiser starts******** at 20 mph. I can tell when my car will have this problem because it takes longer to start up than normal. Once I accelerate to 20 mph the car starts to***** forward. If I stop the car and restart it, then it starts just fine and the problem stops.
May 20, 2011 at 5:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating********,bogging,misfiring etc. 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.
Jun 15, 2011 at 6:22 AM