Split-Second Loss of Engine power over bumps @ light throttle
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Split-Second Loss of Engine power over bumps @ light throttle
my car seems to have a strange germlin of losing its power for a second & then resuming normally
it seems to happen/be related to when i hit bumpy/rough road & possibly left turns
car is stock, had the problem since new...
after 3-4 instances of the "hiccup" it throws a CEL for low MAF circut input & runs like sheet
been in for repairs 4 times now, dealership can temporarily fix the problem, but it always seems to come back in 2 weeks or so.......
major repairs so far............
MAF was replaced @ 500 miles
ECU replaced @ 4500
cars @ 5000 now, still has problem & is now un-drivable as it has gotten worse
Any ideas/input would be greatly appriciated
@ this point im guessing they stretched/damaged my wiring harness during installation @ the factory & my MAF signal is getting borked somewhere along the path from MAF-ECU & when the signal cuts out, the engine freaks & cuts spark til the signal resumes
it seems to happen/be related to when i hit bumpy/rough road & possibly left turns
car is stock, had the problem since new...
after 3-4 instances of the "hiccup" it throws a CEL for low MAF circut input & runs like sheet
been in for repairs 4 times now, dealership can temporarily fix the problem, but it always seems to come back in 2 weeks or so.......
major repairs so far............
MAF was replaced @ 500 miles
ECU replaced @ 4500
cars @ 5000 now, still has problem & is now un-drivable as it has gotten worse
Any ideas/input would be greatly appriciated
@ this point im guessing they stretched/damaged my wiring harness during installation @ the factory & my MAF signal is getting borked somewhere along the path from MAF-ECU & when the signal cuts out, the engine freaks & cuts spark til the signal resumes
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Carefully document everything. If the dealer cant fix it I would go through the lemon law process. I believe they are supposed to have 3 chances to repair it when the car has less than 12,000 miles.
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