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I hope someone here can help with this. I have a 1999 Countour LX automatic. When I start from a stop, or very slow roll, the car hesitates and jerks terribly until it gets into gear, and then it's ok. It also happens when going up a hill. Has anyone else seen anything like this, and if so, what is the fix? PLEASE HELP!! Thanks.
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it sounds like you have a linkage delay. try putting in neutral when u stop and then put it in gear when you need to go, that should get you to your dealer.
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I had a very similar problem. It can be a number of things, but it my situation, one of my spark plug leads was faulty... there is a easy way to check the leads with a long screw driver.
I think you place the screw in the socket, and turn the engine over, but make sure the screw drive is near something metal, that way you can see the spark if it is firing. ...then again I could be wrong...
Check the leads before you dig really deep. Start with the cheap items.
A faulty EGR valve can create similar symptoms.
Replace the fuel filter. Check the fuel pressure...
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Well....the fuel filter has never been replaced, and the car has 56k miles on it, so that may be a problem. I just replaced the spark plugs about 5k miles ago, so I doubt one of those has gone bad already. Do you think the fuel filter could be the problem?
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What plugs did you use? Did you replace the wires, too?
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Could be, and it may not be.... but for $10, it's an easy cheap fix attempt - and you said you haven't replaced it, so it's a good start.
One thing to keep in mind though, if it is a firing issue, where a cylinder isn't firing. This can potentially damage the CAT-Conv'....fuel from the mis-firing cylinder is ejected into the exhaust, which makes into CAT - causing it to burn there creating extreme heat in the CAT which can damage it.
So you may want to seek professional help soon.
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Another test which my mechanic did with me in the car was...
He placed the car in 1st....got in moving (slow speed) and then dropped it 4th...causing a real load difference on the car and he could hear a faint "popping" noise which he said was that the car was backfiring - but thru the air intake. Which meant 2 things....a cylinder isn't firing or its' running too lean.
But the other guy asked a good question - did you replace the wires?
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Yes, I did also replace the wires at that time. I used Champion spark plugs, if that makes a difference. It said they were pre-gapped, so I didn't do anything with them.
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If they're not double platinum you may be experiencing premature wear. It happened to me while using splitfire plugs after about 7000 miles. I replaced them with Autolite 764PP plugs (basically the same plugs as OEM) and I haven't had any problems.
My hesitation happened at heavy load and 3000+ rpms, so I can't say for sure that yours is the same.
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I am almost certain they are the Champion double platinum plugs.
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