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No.11 Engine Stalls/Quits, Engine Runs Rough, Misses, Buck/Jerk, Hesitation/Stumble, Surges: Notes

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ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/STUMBLE, SURGES - DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

11 Engine stalls/quits-acceleration/cruise Engine runs rough-acceleration/cruise Misses-acceleration/cruise Buck/jerk-acceleration/cruise/deceleration Hesitation/stumble-acceleration Surges-acceleration/cruise
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.
  • Engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.
  • Engine speed fluctuates during acceleration or cruising.
  • Engine misses during acceleration or cruising.
  • Vehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration, cruising or deceleration.
  • Momentary pause at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration
  • Momentary minor irregularity in engine output
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • A/C system improper operation
  • Erratic signal or no signal from CMP sensor
  • Air leakage from intake-air system parts
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • IAC valve improper operation
  • EGR valve malfunction
  • Erratic signal from CKP sensor
  • Low engine compression
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Poor fuel quality
  • Erratic signal to ignition coil
  • Air cleaner restriction
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Improper valve timing due to jumping out of timing belt
  • Restriction in exhaust system
  • Intermittent open or short in fuel pump circuit
  • Inadequate fuel pressure
  • Fuel pump mechanical malfunction
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • Fuel injector clogging
  • Intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, TP sensor and VSS
  • ATX malfunction
    WARNING:
    • The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
      • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
      • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this manual.

        (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)

        (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)