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Engine hesitates (Momentary lack of response as the accelerator is depressed. Can occur at all vehicle speeds. Usually most severe when first trying to make the vehicle move, as from a stop sign.)
Perform troubleshooting referring to the followings when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been found in Visual Inspection:M13A without VVT and Engine Basic Inspection:M13A without VVT .
Condition Possible Cause Action
Engine hesitates (Momentary lack of response as the accelerator is depressed. Can occur at all vehicle speeds. Usually most severe when first trying to make the vehicle move, as from a stop sign.)
Faulty ignition coil
Engine overheating
Condition “Engine overheating”
Fuel pressure out of specification
Faulty injector
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sensor
Faulty ECM
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped)
Low compression