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Re: My 97' camry is struggling while accelerating. Once I...
There a number of causes but the usual suspects are clogged fuel filter, spark plug wires, and spark plugs. Those can be changed relatively easily and shouldn't cost you and arm or a leg.
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Check spark plugs/gap. I had old plugs in my 97 Accord and it would bog and sputter under hard acceleration. Plugs were really worn (gap was too big). New plugs and it runs fine again.
Check the Fluid Level of your Transmission, You could also have worn clutches but I would start with the Transmission Fluid Level. Be VERY CAUTIOUS to use the Correct Transmission Fluid or you will damage your transmission and cause you quite the headache.
I am not saying this is the solution or this is the problem but the PT cruiser suffer from code P0344 Which is the cam position sensor which causes misfire, the solution is a reflash of the ECM.But before a reflash the Camshaft postion sensor needs to be verified for working condition and if possible duplicated.Once the Check Engine light does come on you automatically go to limp home mode, This is the drag that you experience,the purpose is to protect the catalytic,in case there was a true condition with intermittent cam postion sensor,You need the check engine light code, then you can go from there.
I would check the fuel pressure, sounds like a fuel delivery problem...possible dirty fuel filter. The vibration is probably due to a missfire. Have you had had a tune up lately? Check for vacuum leaks. I hope this helps.
There are several possible causes for the drivability issue you describe. I'd be guessing at this point with the limited information here. Best advice, take it to an authorized Hyundai Service Department & have it properly diagnosed. This way you'll find out exactly what the problem is and what it will take to fix it.
I would suspect low fluid pressure, possibly due to a accumulator sticking. This can easy be tested by measuring the line pressure at the transaxle's external test port and performing a road test under the conditions mentioned.
Most transmission shops will test this for a reasonable fee.
Good luck.
It is not a Drag Strip car, but it has great acceleration and a smooth and comfortable ride. Have known a few people that have owned them and have repaired a few as well.
one of the spark plug coils is shorting out take to a shop whose scantool (computer) has an misfire monitor on it they will be able to find which coil it is. if you don't have a check engine light.
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