Problem, help please

21 years ago

I recently purchases a '99 mazda 626 5 spd manual that i got for a really good deal. But I have a little problem with it. When I give it alot of gas and try to gun, that whole car jerks back and forth a couple times. I am sure it is not the clutch because it has been recently replaced. The only other thing I could think of is the timing might be off. I was wondering if anybody knew what might be happening and maybe how to fix it.

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earthworm
21 years ago
This could be a bad MAF sensor(manifold air flow),but this is but a guess.
Do you have any service history ? The PO may know of this problem, even the solution, but did not want to spend the bucks..
I'd say this vehicle needs at least a real major tune up check and clean all the sensors, etc).
Were this a carburetor car, I'd say the accelerator pump, but not timing..
Good luck, but be prepared to spend the $$$s.
earthworm
21 years ago
Acdc Rules, how about getting back to use ?
What was the outcome?
Was I correct ? This will be the first time, if so !
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mikie_gw
21 years ago
Motor mounts would be my suspicion unless he's describing severe wheel hop.
GMC_ASE_TECH
21 years ago
The Clutch would be the first thing I would check. You said it was recently replaced and that's what leads me to believe your problem lies there. When it was put back together it's very possible that the shop could have accidently got grease or oil onto the disk or pressure plate. If it was very recent, as in still under warranty, take it back to them and ask them to inspect it. Was this problem there before the clutch was installed ? Good luck
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john_g
21 years ago
There are any number of things this could have been. If it went to a shop thats experienced with these they probabaly got it fixed already. The most common causes of this symptom are a bad hose between the MAF sensor and the throttle body, and of course secondary ignition (plugs, wires, coils ect.)

But then again this is the problem with trying to picture what the car is doing just by the written descritpion above. Getting to feel the trouble, and then test and inspect for ones self makes a big difference.
earthworm
21 years ago
Well, ac-dc, you have heard it from the pros and semi-pros(me).
You have received some good advice..
With all this herky-jerkiness occurring - I still suspect the MAF system.

Please get back to us....not "use", but "us"...
brianl703
21 years ago
You might be able to disconnect the MAF and see if that changes anything. I'm not sure if Mazdas will run with the MAF disconnected..Fords will though, and that's how I found out that the hesitation problem I was having with my old car was NOT a MAF problem.

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Now I make sure to clean my sparkplug socket before I use it.
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