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Jerky acceleration

VNSS5L

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I just recently purchased a 2001 supercharger VX berlina for my wife, as her previous car decided to blow a head gasket.

My problem here is, from a stop start, if I put my foot fairly flat down, or even flat down, the acceleration is jerky like it wants to go, but doesn't... and then eventually does after doing this a few times. Her previous VX had the same issue. Her last car I treated with Fuel Injector Cleaner, which helped a little, but didn't cure the problem.

Would I need to replace the injectors, or would something else be causing this issue?

Cheers guys.
 

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traction control?
fault codes?
km's?
vehicle history?
fly by wire or direct cable drive to the TB?
 

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I'm going with leads possibly spark plugs.
 

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+3 leads and plugs .. could be Coil pack but replace cheapest stuff first ...
 

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Traction control is off, no fault coded, 176k on the odometer.. History wise no clue, from what I can see engine wise slight leak on rocker covers and power steering, apart from that nothing.

I will try the leads and plugs and report back. Thanks guys.
 

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By the sides of it I've got a similar issue... Just precautionary check if the leads and leaning on the heat guard of the engine because I found that my leads lost the clips holding them together and keeping them away from it and it burnt through the cord and exposed the wires inside which could cause cylinder to misfire and cause a stutter, that's just an idea though
 

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+3 leads and plugs .. could be Coil pack but replace cheapest stuff first ...

I agree with others here. I had, and somewhat still have, this same issue.

I replaced spark plugs and leads. Made a massive difference but the issue is still there somewhat. Perhaps I should replace the coil pack as well just to ensure that everything has been overlooked. Are there any benefits to getting something like Yellow Jackets or Super Spark coil packs? Are the Delphi ones genuine Holdren parts?
 
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