Diagnosing hesitation engine problem
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Diagnosing hesitation engine problem
Hey all. My 2.8l has a very bad habit of whenever you accelerate, it hesitates and stutters badly. The rpm’s fluctuate a whole lot and the car kind of just shakes back and forth like it’s trying to die and then trying to accelerate. The problem usually lasts about 15 seconds or so or until you let off the throttle. I have seen a few threads here that say the ignition control module may be the issue, any ideas or thoughts? Anything I should test?
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Car: 1982 MSE, 1988 S10 Blazer
Engine: 305 in both!
Transmission: 200c / Th700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73 / 3.42
Re: Diagnosing hesitation engine problem
The ignition module certainly CAN cause that. Most auto parts stores can test it.
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From: belle fourche,s.d.
Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Diagnosing hesitation engine problem
we need to know if your car is carb '82-84 or injection '85-89.... just fill in your car details 
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Car: 1982 MSE, 1988 S10 Blazer
Engine: 305 in both!
Transmission: 200c / Th700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:73 / 3.42
Re: Diagnosing hesitation engine problem
Other common issues would be coolant temp sensor or MAP sensor.
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