1997 gsx driving problem

[Carlos M]

idk if my battery going low had anything to do with it. but i charged it and decided to go for a drive. the car started stalling out on me. when i got to the stop sign, it just died. i turn it back on and when i take off it runs fine for a little and then the rpms n speedometer both go down suddenly and the car starts jerking, it keeps doing it in all the gears. i noticed that it does all this when im on a sort of bumpy road or go over a speed bump. any ideas on what it can be about???

 

[green98civic]

I had this happen with my car. Start with the basics like battery clamps, grounds, etc. Is your check engine light on?

 

[luv2rallye]

Make sure your battery is tied down so the + terminal doesn't touch any metal (like hood or strut bar) when it moves. Also put rubber insulator on + terminal.

 

[Carlos M]

yes! the check engine light comes on when its jerking. i assumed it w
had to be a battery problem because while driving in a stright road, it seems smooth but all it takes to mess it up is a little overlap on the road. everything was fine with the car 2 weeks ago but i got a flat and finally got the chance to repair it, and like i said my battery going dead was the only problem i had when i tried to drive it. thanks. i will take this in consideration and keep you guys posted.