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When I try to accelerate my car doesn't, the engine revs for a while then it will catch and start going. It does this every time I shift and try to accelerate. what is wrong?
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Even though the transmission is shifting like it normally does, the torque converter may not be locking like it should be. That would give the feeling of the engine being normal but the acceleration not being 'solid'. If the engine seems to be running normally, the problem is likely the torque converter.
it sounds like you have worn engine or transmission mounts. if it was friction from the transmission it would happen anytime you accelerate, not just from a stop. place rubber or wood stops in front and behind the front wheels, pull the e-brake. now have someone hold the brake pedal and start the car. have them put the car in gear and rev the engine, making sure the car doesnt move. while revving the engine, look at the position of the engine and how much it shifts around from its initial position. excessive movement of the engine indicates a worn or loose mount. this will also affect acceleration from a stop. what you are experiencing is the weight of the car catching up with movement of the engine. once they come together, the shuddering stops.
That could be caused by either a pressure loss inside the transmission or a bad shift control module. Each time that happens it begins to overheat the internal clutches causing more damage so I recommend you have it checked out immediately by a reputable transmission shop. (nothing you can do from the outside)
Try pulling the engine coolant temp sensor, They often crack not sure why but the ceramic tip cracks makes the car hard to start, the car's idle may race while shifting gears, and often smokes. The sensor is on the right side of the engine when looking at it on the head. Easy to change and get too
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