Car Jerking?

Asked by Lee Apr 21, 2014 at 03:28 PM about the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a manual 1990 Cavalier Z24. At a certain RPM it starts jerking and evenually dying
out. I have no clue on what it could be.

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Is at low throttle levels close to idle. The IAC is used more on Manuals than autos and it may be wearing out or sticking. Try cleaning it. At high levels I don't know. Maybe a bad spot in your TPS or MAP sensors

I have already replaced the IAC. I'm going to try the MAP sensor. Thanks

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Check for vacuum leaks on the hoses leaving the Upper Intake Manifold by the throttle body and trace them out looking for leaks. There is a tee under the manifold by the injectors that leaks. A leak would case issues with the MAP reading and fuel pressure regulator. The quickest way to find a leak is with a propane torch. Bleed a small amount of gas out of the torch end around the lines while running the car will rev up slightly when it draws the gas in through the vacuum leak.

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