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Subject:Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
From:Jimmy Johnston
Date:Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:48:56 -0400

I say check your Throttle Position Switch (TPS)...you may need an
adjustment...

Check your plug wires, too...

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC

On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've noticed that when accelerating from an intersection, after sitting at
> a red light, my 2.1 WBX will sometimes hesitate for 5 to 15 seconds.  I'll
> start moving, but the engine has no power and giving it more gas does
> nothing.  After those few seconds, the engine will start to pick up power
> and soon everything will be running fine.
>
> This has just start happening and is still sporadic, but it is becoming
> more frequent.  Seems to only happen after a full stop, like at a red
> light.  Would this be a clogged fuel filter or what?
>
> Thanks for any ideas.  FWIW,  the fuel tank and the ECU were replaced a few
> years ago.
>
> Rick
>

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