What Causes Jerking During Acceleration in Automatic Transmission Vehicles?
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Jerking during acceleration can be either normal or indicative of vehicle malfunctions that require prompt diagnosis. Normal causes of acceleration jerking include: 1. For manual transmission vehicles, operating in semi-clutch state may cause jerking during throttle application or release - the harder the throttle is pressed, the more pronounced the jerk. 2. For automatic transmission vehicles, mild jerking may occur during upshifting, with more noticeable sensations during forced downshifting followed by upshifting under heavy throttle. Abnormal causes of acceleration jerking include: 1. Severe carbon buildup in throttle body, fuel injectors, or intake manifold. 2. Substandard fuel quality leading to incomplete combustion. 3. Faulty spark plugs or ignition coils causing cylinder misfires.