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I got a chevrolet spark. When cold she runs perfectly, but when warm she jerks the whole time. What could it be? Please help me

She starts first time every time. Idles perfect all the time. Just jerking when warm. also when jerking no engine light,but if you put your foot flat to try and over take there is no power. No smoke Could it be sensors?

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If it has been regularly serviced and tuned up It sounds that it could be a TPS...( Throttle Position Sensor )...or perhaps an 02 sensor...Oxygen sensor...Idle Air Control valve will keep the idle up until vehicle gets warm then it brings the idle down..there are a few things that could cause this....However If any of these are at fault they should flash a trouble code...I have seen times when no code flashed ...Your type vehicle is special....I would check for recalls......In fact don't waste time trying to repair it without trouble codes...Take it to a dealer.

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