jackanthonymeadows
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I've had my 2013 1.4 AT sonic for 2 years now, and ever since I got it I noticed a shake once and a while, a momentary (split second) loss of power. Almost like a jolt. When I first got the car it would happen once a week for a moment, but now has turned into an almost constant. When I drive the car I get these jolts/shutters almost constantly. But the other day took it for a drive and ran perfectly. Next day, back again.
I stopped driving the car after this: was driving up a steep long hill and engine began to loose power and shutter every few seconds, then check engine light starts flashing and the stability light came on. Then about two minutes later both go off and engine continues to frequently shutter.
I thought it was possibly a Trans issue but when I put it in park the idle also jolts. Almost feels like a misfire? Like a piston firing against the fire order causing the engine to lose power and send a jolt of energy through the car. Or a sensor problem? Tried cleaning the MAS and no luck. Should i replace the MAS?My goal here is to solve the problem without expensive repair costs. Thanks for the help!
I stopped driving the car after this: was driving up a steep long hill and engine began to loose power and shutter every few seconds, then check engine light starts flashing and the stability light came on. Then about two minutes later both go off and engine continues to frequently shutter.
I thought it was possibly a Trans issue but when I put it in park the idle also jolts. Almost feels like a misfire? Like a piston firing against the fire order causing the engine to lose power and send a jolt of energy through the car. Or a sensor problem? Tried cleaning the MAS and no luck. Should i replace the MAS?My goal here is to solve the problem without expensive repair costs. Thanks for the help!
