When accelerating, it jerks and like lags...

[infamousmarcus]

when accelarating it like stumbles or whatever. Dunnoe the cause of that. Help please. Also is it normal for an A/T FWD DSM to be running 55mph and be at near 3000 RPM. and seems to be going through gears at 2200 rpm or so when running steady....many problems, need much help, i need to fix her and sell her, i just want the damn thing running...HELP PLEASE.

 

[marcmsj]

have you performed basic maintenance lately? i would start out by checking and replacing plugs, plug wires, and fuel filter.

 

[infamousmarcus]

well alright thanx on the help...still got hella things to do to the damn car....it is in bad shape. what can i do about some knocking??????

 

[luv2rallye]

when accelarating it like stumbles or whatever.

If not plugs/wires, test for weak coil (check resistance and see if spark is strong at a spark plug - clamp plug against engine when looking).

 

[infamousmarcus]

how can i check resistance and how do i know if spark is strong???how do i check em? I really need help fixing this problem, this is the only problem i need to fix, and i need to fix it asap due to the plans on selling it.

 

[i'm boosted]

Stumbling while accelerating makes me think it could be fuel. When I bought my Talon I had the same problem. It was a clogged fuel filter which resulted in clogged injectors as well. When I replaced the fuel filter I saw the gunk, then I check the fuel rail for the same. In my situation I had to replace the fuel tank as it began to rust from the inside. Replace the fuel filter first. If it hasn't been done it needs to be

 

[moliver]

It definaitly sounds like your fuel filter.

OR it may be that your in alaska and that there is so much snow that your tires break loose. Just kidding.

Good luck.