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Originally Posted by tlr3715
The car has less than 13000 miles, but it did this since it was new. If I floor it in a higher gear it accelerates normally. I would say it happens at about 3000 RPM and higher. If I'm just maintaining speed in third at 3000 RPM and step on the gas the car will shake back and forth two or three times then accelerate normally. If TCS is activated the traction light will also come on, but the tires are not slipping in most cases. Literally feels like how the clutch bounces for a bit if you take your foot off quickly at the wrong RPM while things syncs up in the transmission. Which from what I understand has to do with additional guide spring in the clutch mechanism. Almost feels like the sudden torque is causing the clutch to skip a few times like a stone along pond water.
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I think you have something else going on. A slipping clutch doesn't shake the car. Almost sounds like a bad misfire or bad motor mounts. Anything driveline related would happen at all engine speeds, not just 3000 rpm as your car is doing. Have you owned the car since new? Have you done any mods, been in any accidents, or had any major service at any time? Has the car ever been in a flood or suffered any other type of damage? Are you throwing any CEL lights when this happens?
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