Stutter at 20 MPH

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Jerry Clore, Jan 23, 2016.

  1. Jerry Clore

    Jerry Clore New Member

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    2005 Prius, 135,000. At 20 MPH on acceleration engine stutters, solution?
     
    #1 Jerry Clore, Jan 23, 2016
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome! could be a lot of things. have you done all the scheduled maintenance to date?

    snowstorm.
     
    #2 bisco, Jan 23, 2016
  3. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Like replacing the iridium spark plugs, to start.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, Jan 23, 2016
  4. 48mpg

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    can be any of them or a combo
     
    #4 48mpg, Jan 23, 2016
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