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Stalling, rough idle, jerks while driving
gingerlyginger
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I have recently noticed my car will stall when I try to turn it on. It does not do it all the time but when it does, it takes 2 or 3 times to get it to turn on. It also idles very rough and it jerks while I'm driving. It feels almost like a dead miss(just had a tune up, BUT my plugs are not double platinum) a local mechanic suggested I get my throttle body cleaned because he could not find a thing wrong with it. Said plugs were still good, intake gasket looked good, checked my battery, starter and my pressure pumps. I got my throttle body cleaned and no luck. Any advice?
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Did you get a tankfull of bad gas?
Oh- if it has been going on that long, it is unlikely to be your fuel.
From your description, it sounds like either ignition or fuel-injection. However, you suggest that your mechanic has looked at both of these areas. It could be something as esoteric as poor power-conneciton to the onboard computer or crankshaft-sensor.
Are you seeing any CEL (Check Engine Lite) ?
My experience with fuel-pump is usually GOOD -or- BAD. Rarely, a fuel-pump can become weak but this usually shows up as stumbling at highway speeds.
With many cars, a mechanic can hook-up a computer and DRIVE it until the problem shows up. The computer will 'capture' the failing component on disc so it can be 'played back' to see it happen.