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What causes a car to stutter on acceleration?

What causes a car to stutter on acceleration?

An acceleration problem is usually the result of insufficient fuel, air, or spark during the combustion process. Worn-out spark plugs or the electrical cables attached to them are one of the most common causes of cars stuttering.

What causes a vehicle to hesitate?

An engine that is hesitating to accelerate is most likely dealing with a fuel/air mixture that is too lean. Engine’s that are running inefficiently will begin to show signs like hesitation which will only become worse over time.

Can a transmission cause hesitation?

Hesitation. Your car hesitating when you accelerate is an issue that can be caused by transmission problems. It is possible for you to mistakenly think your gears are slipping when in fact it is your engine hesitating. It is also common to experience issues when switching from park to drive for transmission problems.

Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee have a flashing check engine light?

If you Grand Cherokee does start at all, it’ll run rough. It could be a more serious mechanical issue, such as as bent valve, bad lifter, etc…. We recommend that you don’t drive your vehicle if at all possible until you diagnose and fix your Grand Cherokee’s flashing check engine light.

What to do if your Jeep Cherokee wont start?

Rotate the compressor clutch be hand to see if it is loose enough, and check the wire connector on the compressor. Start the engine and carefully check for voltage at the compressor. If there’s no voltage, check the fuses in the relay box under the hood and the relays.

What should the gauges read on a Jeep Cherokee?

Look at the gauges. They should read 29 to 30 lbs. on the low side and at least 150 on the high side (with the engine off). If they are lower and the compressor did not come on, then it is undercharged and needs Freon to make the low side switch come on and activate the compressor.

How do you turn on AC in Jeep Cherokee?

Start the car and turn the AC on. Open the low side only valve and allow the charge to build to 30 lbs. on the low side and 150 lbs. on the high side. Listen for the click in the low side switch to turn the compressor on.