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What could be the problem if your car sputters when you press the gas?
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∙ 8y ago
Could be several things... O2 Sensor, fuel issue etc. Most of the time you will find that it's simply the car's computer needs to be reset (due to dead battery or having the battery unhooked for a few minutes.
Heres a quick way to reset the car's computer;
make sure the car is warmed up
pop the hood and unhook the negative battery terminal
make sure that the terminals are not corroded, if so you need to clean them first (i use baking soda and water but most just use a wire brush)
with the negative unhooked, get in your car and press the brake pedal and hold for about a minute
get back out of the car and reconnect the negative terminal
start the car and let it idle for about 5 minutes
Drive the car around. be easy on it at first, because the car will sputter a little bit more than likely. The car is resetting several things, like the airflow detection etc.
If that doesnt help, then you probably need to try cleaing out the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)
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When i turn the key the engine sputters but the car does start what is the problem?
there is actually no problem. it sputters because the engine has to start up and it may be the way you place the key inside the ignition. so don't worry because it isn't a big problem
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When in first gear your car sputters what does it mean?
Time to get a new car!
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What could be wrong if the check engine light is on and the car sputters when accelerating while going uphill?
Take it to Auto Zone and have the codes read for free.
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need to check your evap system or you have a blown head
What causes a 1993 Ford Festiva to sputter when on acceleration only when going forward and not backward?
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Your alternator is not keeping the battery charged.
