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Question: sever bucking while driving

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Visitor, 3.8L V6, Pocomoke City, MD, April 17, 2011, 14:22

about 2min-1 hr drive it may act as if the car cuts off but catches its self. like a throw you forward a sever buck usually starts around 50-65 mph. some times when you take off. check inegene light is on and cam/cranks sensor has been replaced and still does it. Help

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    DaveJHM April 17, 2011, 18:16
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    The check engine light is what needs to be investigated to get some clues as to what may be happening. There should be some good clues within the codes stuck in memory. Sounds like something is indeed cutting out electrically.

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