Strategies for fixing engine stuttering

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Mon 30 May 2005 22:39
Strategies for fixing engine stuttering - Eriq

I have had a 2000 4 cylinder Camry for 18 months and it's a really nice car. Its done just over 100K miles and been serviced regularly although recently not by the Toyota agent.

Problem is that the engine has started stuttering intermittently on acceleration although everything else seems to be OK. The stuttering happens right across the range of revs and the speed does eventually pick up.

Is there a way to avoid having all the electrics replaced bit by bit until the culprit is eliminated? The garage I take it to doesn't have scanners and stuff. Would it be better to take it to the Toyota agent who might be able to hook it up and diagnose what is wrong?


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Mon 30 May 2005 22:41
Strategies for fixing engine stuttering - Altea Ego
See the discussion on this site - "blowing out the cobwebs"
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Mon 30 May 2005 23:28
Strategies for fixing engine stuttering - Happy Blue!
Certainly a good start RF.

Eriq, if that doesn't work, there are lots of independent garages with electronic equipment, mainly for testing emmissions, that will charge less than £50 for a once over.
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Mon 30 May 2005 23:30
Strategies for fixing engine stuttering - WhiteTruckMan
Try conning someone you dont like very much to grab hold of the HT leads one at a time while you give it a quick blip on the gas. A loud cursing sound will often indicate a lead starting to break down.

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Mon 30 May 2005 23:33
Strategies for fixing engine stuttering - Altea Ego
Make sure they dont have a pacemaker, you could be looking at a murder charge.
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