If a car sputters when it accelerates there may be a problem with the ignition. Another option is that the timing belt is malfunctioning.
Try disconnection your MAF ( mass airflow sensor ) and if it doesn't sputter when you accelarate, it means your sensor is gonzo.
There could be a few causes for a car to spit and sputter on acceleration. One common cause would be the engine not getting enough fuel, so it could be a problem in the fuel line, fuel filter, or fuel pump.
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Check for codes... It maybe a bad coilpack. Or bad sparkplugs.
Bad ignition coil will cause engine to sputter and hesitate on acceleration.
I expect the motor to sputter to life any second, now... The clerk was so exasperated, he could only sputter.
You need to check the fuel pump.
Check to see that transmission linkage not making contact with wiring while gear selector in forward position.
Yes, a bad distributor can cause your car to sputter. The distributor is responsible for directing electrical current to the engine's spark plugs at the correct timing. If it's malfunctioning due to wear, corrosion, or damage, it can lead to inconsistent spark delivery, resulting in misfires, poor acceleration, and sputtering while driving.
A lot depends on when it is sputtering. Is it hesitating under acceleration? That is what happens most commonly in eclipses. It is probably a misfire in one of the cylinders. Change your plugs and wires.
ignition module? i had a ford that did that once it warmed up. either that or the fuel pump cant handle the pressure from the acceleration. dont know exactly because i am not a mechanic but........
Time for a good tune up with spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap and rotor. Don't forget the air and fuel filters.