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

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NO.11 ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/STUMBLE, SURGES [BP, BP WITH TC] DESCRIPTION & 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 Improper operation of IAC valve EGR valve malfunction Erratic signal from CKP sensor Low engine compression Vacuum leakage Poor fuel quality Spark leakage from high-tension leads ACL restriction PCV valve malfunction Improper valve timing due to jumping out of timing belt Restriction in exhaust system Intermittent open or short in FP circuit Inadequate fuel pressure FP mechanical malfunction Fuel leakage from fuel injector Fuel injector clogged Intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, TP sensor and VSS Automatic transmission malfunction (AT) Clutch slippage Improper VTCS operation 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 SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION ) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION ) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

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
Improper operation of IAC valve
EGR valve malfunction
Erratic signal from CKP sensor
Low engine compression
Vacuum leakage
Poor fuel quality
Spark leakage from high-tension leads
ACL restriction
PCV valve malfunction
Improper valve timing due to jumping out of timing belt
Restriction in exhaust system
Intermittent open or short in FP circuit
Inadequate fuel pressure
FP mechanical malfunction
Fuel leakage from fuel injector
Fuel injector clogged
Intermittent open or short of MAF sensor, TP sensor and VSS
Automatic transmission malfunction (AT)
Clutch slippage
Improper VTCS operation
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 SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION".
    (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION )
    
    (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION )
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.