Why would my car hesitate and miss out when i first start up and take off.
1990 Buick LeSabre
Why would my car hesitate and miss out when I first start up and take off.
(1990 Buick LeSabre)

the car idles fine. it does this whether the engine is warm or cold and only lasts a minute or two. dtc 41. thanks
KeDavis115 in New Castle, IN on August 15, 2013
3 answers & 1 comment
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PARTS GUY on August 17, 2013
Common guys this car is almost 24 years old. It could be anything!
Maybe a bad timing chain??????
Maybe a bad timing chain??????
KeDavis115 on August 18, 2013
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$88 - $111 Learn MorePARTS GUY on August 17, 2013
Common guys this car is almost 24 years old. It could be anything!
Maybe a bad timing chain??????
Maybe a bad timing chain??????
KeDavis115 on August 18, 2013
COULD ALSO BE A POSS HEAD GASKET LEAK
Tbone1980 on August 15, 2013
What size engine? If it is a 3800 these had a problem with the magnet falling out of the cam gear, it may have only come loose on yours causing the dtc code. these can be fixed with JB weld with extreme carefullness..Note if the magnet come out completely the car will not run, if ignored the condition will get worse.these magnets were only held in with a stupid plastic retainer: bad design..
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