2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KDELACRUZ
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My PT stutters badly whenever I step on the gas to get on a freeway, cross a street or go up a hill. I had two mechanics tell me it is the transmission, but I feel no slippage. I feel it is a fuel problem. Please help.
Aug 10, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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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:

Inspect and test all the items below-we start here and comeback with results.

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.
False air leakage.
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.
Aug 10, 2010 at 3:17 PM