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Import_Sound
08-08-2005, 04:48 PM
when i accelerate the car starts to go then it seems to stall then picks back up and then its fine..idk what to do im gonna change my fuel filter (dad's idea) but i don't know if that will do it any help would be appreciated

rixGAphx
08-08-2005, 06:58 PM
I *assume* the Service Engine Soon light is NOT on, or you would have told us.

There are many things within the GA's ignition and FI systems that can cause this problem.
Chief among them being a paritally-clogged fuel filter and a partially-clogged catalytic converter. The cat has a device that monitors it and tells you when there's a problem.

The fuel filter is one of the few things that can fail and yet will NOT send a code to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM, your engine/tranny 'puter), thereby causing the SES light to illuminate.

For a 6-year old car with ~ 90k+ miles, a fuel filter is definitely in order.
A tune-up, consisting of high-quality plug wires and OEM ACDelco spark plugs, is also due.
You should also check the air filter, and of course,
Clean and tighten the batter cable connections.

Good luck.
-Rick

Import_Sound
08-09-2005, 10:40 AM
the lights not on

i change the air filter every year, oil every 3 months or 3000 miles, changing the feul filter today and gonna use some injector cleaner. The plugs and wires are also something i need to get yet.

Thanx for the help.

slowbird
08-09-2005, 12:26 PM
Let us know how it goes.