Acting up again.....

[chapstic2001]

I tracked down an hesitation, then not starting problem to a loose reference sensor at the back of the engine. Now all excited that I drive again, I have a new problem. Well at least and intermittent problem. When starting off in from a stand still, nothing aggressive, the car hesitates and bucks as if I were a 16-year old girl learning stick for the first time. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th are fine. I did notice that the "!" light is not fully on, but has a slight glow when starting off, but goes off after I shift to 2nd and so on. This problem only lasted about 2-minutes in stop and go traffic. But I have learned that no problems fix themselves.

Any ideas???

[FLA944]

Could be alot of reasons for "bucking".

Number 1 Check the clutch, the rubber is probably breaking away

Number 2 Check the voltage output of the alternator and clean all
grounding points

Number 3 Check the motor mounts (if cannot slide hand between
the oilpan and crossmember replace)

Number 4 Oh, did I mention check the clutch. Remove the starter
and see if any chunks floating around

Rick

[chapstic2001]

but what would account for the idiot light to glow in 1st, then turn off after that?

[FLA944]

Does it also glow when idleing? Lights on? radio blasting? Do you notice a difference with no electrical appliances running?

If yes to any of these indicates a voltage loss either from the alternator or bad grounds.

[chapstic2001]

Radio definatly not blasting (I have surround sound turbo). Lights on, yes. I do not recall it changing brightness when idol. I will check.

I am wondering that the hesitation might have been a hickup in my fuel line.