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4.0
definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- $60
- Average Mileage:
- 58,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased this car from my brother-in -law, and he told me about the jerky feeling while driving at slower speeds. Well, i noticed it at all speeds. after my service mechanic told me that i needed a new air filter, new spark plugs and wires, throttle body needed cleaning, new fuel filter, i balked at the suggestion. I did allow the replacement of spark plug wires and spark plugs, since i thought that was the best service for the conditions i had experienced. Well, the condition was still there. So, i go on the internet, read a lot of complaints from other people and decided that one or more of the three coils on this car were defective. so. i found a lot of coils priced from $18 to $118 each on e-bay. Well, i purchased the cheaper ones ( $56.00) total, had them shipped to my door and installed them myself! This solved my problem....the car runs smooth and i am happy. i wrote this to inform anyone who might have this problem. this car has three coils, so one being weak allowed the car to run, just not as smoothly as it should . on an engine with only one coil, the car would most likely not run at all. Some cars have 6 coils so the failure of one coil may be less severe than what i noticed. I hope this helps. I'm not mad at my service man,since new filters,( oil, gas and air), clean throttle bodies, spark plugs and wires are very important.
- Bill W., Moscow, TN, US