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Subject:Re: Weird bucking
From:Karl Wolz
Date:Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:27:40 -0700

Sounds like a throttle position switch needs adjusting.  It's more
noticeable in lower gears due to the increased leverage.

Karl Wolz

 > Subject: Weird bucking
 >
 > In the last couple months, i've had a noticeable
 > low-speed driveability problem... kind of a
 > herky-jerky bucking at very light throttles.  Happens
 > in any gear, but is more pronounced the lower a gear
 > you are in (1st being worst, 4th being not too bad).
 > This typically happens around 1500-2200 rpm, and kind
 > of comes and goes during a drive through town.