Vehicle has started hesitating and jumping forward

2012 JEEP COMPASS
73,000 MILES
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MICHAEL KILGUS
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My vehicle listed above will run down the road then start hesitating then dragging down in mph or jumping forward then repeating the action. I will sometimes have to pull over and shut down the engine then start it again and it will run fine for a few miles and the problem starts again. Sometimes I can just hit the brakes and then it will stop for a short time and it will happen again. And it was examined yesterday and there were no problems found. But the red symbol like a lightning bolt going down a tube keeps coming up and the yellow engine problem light comes on.
Jul 5, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Did the shop experience the issue? If they did, no problem found is not acceptable.

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

Did they read the code from the check engine light?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

I need the code set for the check engine light as it will narrow the area of failure. You can go to a parts store and have them read it for free.


Roy

Jul 5, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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MICHAEL KILGUS
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Thank-you for the information. I will see what I can get done with it.
Jul 6, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the throttle bore needs service this guide will help you fix it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jul 6, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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MICHAEL KILGUS
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I appreciate the help and the new information. But I got it fixed yesterday.
Jul 7, 2020 at 6:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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What was the issue if you do not mind me asking?

Roy
Jul 7, 2020 at 6:19 AM