Most of the time, this type of acceleration issue is caused by a fuel restriction, either a damaged or worn out fuel pump, dirty fuel filters or
clogged fuel injectors.
When a car is hard to start when it is warmed up or hot, it's typically due to a fuel system issue; ranging from a mass air flow sensor that is faulty,
clogged fuel injectors or a throttle...
Clogged fuel injectors result in reduced fuel economy and loss of power.
Beyond the MAF sensor, in most cases, an engine that stumbles when it's cold is caused by one of three different components:
clogged fuel injectors, a dirty throttle body, or an EGR valve that is damaged or also...
However, other mechanical systems that are monitored can also contribute to the problem If the car is slow to accelerate and seems to stumble when you drive, that's more indicative of a dirty mass air flow sensor or
clogged fuel injectors.
The most likely culprits are
clogged fuel injectors, carbonized intake & exhaust valves.
A misfire occurs when a cylinder fails to ignite the air / fuel mixture at the right time and could happen due to a wide range of reasons, including lack of spark (a bad coil), lack of fuel delivery (
clogged fuel injectors) and improper ignition timing (out - of - spec cam timing).
A lack of fuel flow could be down to a failing fuel pump, clogged fuel filter or
clogged fuel injectors.
But unless there are noticeable signs of
clogged fuel injectors (such as a rough idle, stalling, poor acceleration or high emissions levels), it might not be necessary.
The issue went away after several spirited full - throttle runs, which tells me that a partially
clogged fuel injector was to blame.
Some Examples: Air filter clogged Exhaust leak plugged cat
clogged fuel injector malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator clogged fuel filter malfunctioning fuel pump spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil Vacuum leak dirty throttle body malfunctioning fast idle thermo valve (similar to vacuum leak) low oil (unless there is an oil level sensor) belts gaskets seals rings low compression bearing damage (rod knock) Broken cam rocker fell / broke off broken valve spring stuck valve critical engine damage (windowed the block) wiring, fuses, relays starting system - ignition switch, starter, relay Cooling system - clogs, leaks, flow (may throw a code if you overheat) transmission clutch (es) driveshaft, differential, axles brakes suspension tires hvac lights gauges
I also used a mechanics stethescope to listen to the front fuel injectors as I read that these lean codes could be caused by a faulty or
clogged fuel injector.
Although changing the spark plugs and O2 sensor tend to fix this type of issue, it could also be caused by dirty fuel filter,
clogged fuel injector lines, or another electrical gremlin.
So, even relatively minor stuff, such as incorrect timing, or
a clogged fuel injector, fuel filter or air filter, could be at fault here.
Not exact matches
If it seems low, try replacing the
fuel filter and inspect the
fuel injectors to make sure they aren't leaking or
clogged.
This leads me to believe that there is another issue present, something like unmetered air or partially -
clogged injectors which the
fuel management can not accommodate for due to the absence of lambda feedback.
In the event your
fuel injectors are exceptionally
clogged you may demand an expert
fuel system cleaning.
Fuel injectors clog when deposits build up over time and thousands of miles; when that happens, they don't deliver the fine mist of gas that provides maximum performance and efficiency.
Detergents have been required by the EPA since 1995 because many vehicle owners complained of
clogged injectors and
fuel - system deposits.
For example, pouring
injector cleaner into the tank can loosen the dirt inside the tank and
fuel lines and
clog the
injectors instead of cleaning them.
Possible factors include poor compression (dirty piston rings, scored cylinders, dirty or worn valves), dirty
fuel injectors, dirty cooling system, dirty and partially
clogged catalytic converter.
If an
injector is really
clogged up then no amount of Seafoaming or running
fuel injector cleaner through the
fuel tank will fix it.
Using oxidized gasoline is a bad idea, since the gum can
clog your
fuel filter, create deposits in your
fuel system (especially the
injectors), and generally hurt performance.
Other causes of hard starting are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), worn spark plugs, inadequate
fuel delivery or pressure (e.g.,
clogged fuel filter), dirty
fuel injectors, contaminated or old gasoline, poor engine compression, and so forth.
Hi There, There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate when accelerating such as low
fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor,
clogged or dirty
fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor...
There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), worn spark plugs, inadequate
fuel delivery or pressure (e.g.,
clogged fuel filter), dirty
fuel injectors, contaminated or old gasoline, malfunctioning idle air control valve, poor engine compression, and so forth.
Stalling at idle could be due to a faulty mass airflow sensor, faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensors, worn spark plugs, wires or defective ignition coil (s), inadequate
fuel delivery or pressure (
clogged fuel filter,
injectors, faulty
fuel pump or pump circuit), contaminated or old gasoline, defective throttle position sensor, faulty idle air control valve, leaks in the EGR system, intake vacuum leaks, and so forth.
There are many causes of hard starting but illustrative ones are a faulty engine coolant temperature switch (sensor), malfunctioning idle air control (IAC) valve, vacuum and EGR leaks, inadequate
fuel delivery or pressure (
clogged fuel filter, dirty
fuel injectors), and contaminated or old gasoline.
There are several possible sources that trigger these two codes including a faulty
fuel pressure regulator, weak
fuel pump,
clogged fuel filter, faulty powertrain control module, vacuum leak, faulty
injector (s), faulty oxygen sensor (s) and a faulty mass air...
If your MB panel van is diesel, it's possible that the change in diesel
fuel (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-diesel-engine-work-by-jason-unrau)(summer to winter blend) along with a
clogged fuel filter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/
fuel-filter-replacement) or
fuel injectors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/
fuel-injector-replacement) might be causing the stumbling issue you're...
Rough idle and excessive shaking of the engine could be due to a bad tank of gasoline, dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or damaged spark plugs, a defective or
clogged fuel pump or
fuel filter, failing electrical components such as the ignition control module, plug wires, coils, and spark plugs, a defective airflow sensor, dirty oxygen sensors and other causes.
The poor operation that you are describing could be due to a bad tank of gasoline, dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or damaged spark plugs, a defective or
clogged fuel pump or
fuel...
There are a number of things that may cause the car to hesitate (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-hesitates-during-acceleration-inspection) when accelerating such as low
fuel pressure, a dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor,
clogged or dirty
fuel injectors, a faulty throttle position sensor or...
The lack of response to the accelerator pedal has quite a few potential causes that would have to be sorted out in a diagnostic including, just as a few examples, plugged
fuel injectors, faulty oxygen sensors,
fuel pump and / or filter, vacuum leaks including that caused by a faulty EGR system, ignition system malfunctions, bad valve timing if the timing belt or chain is worn or skipped, blocked exhaust (e.g., catalytic converter fails or becomes
clogged), a faulty airflow sensor or throttle position sensor, and so forth.
Stalling at idle could be due to a faulty mass airflow sensor, faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensors, worn spark plugs, wires or defective ignition coil (s), inadequate
fuel delivery or pressure (
clogged fuel filter,
injectors, faulty
fuel pump or pump...
Rough idle can be caused by dirty
fuel injectors, incorrect idle speed, exhaust restrictions, vacuum leaks, incorrectly installed or damaged spark plugs, a defective or
clogged fuel pump or
fuel filter, failing electrical components such as the ignition control module,...
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