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Just wanted to comfirm this bad cv joint

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Old 10-20-2010, 03:31 PM
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Default Just wanted to comfirm this bad cv joint

Ok so when i accelerate at lower rpms i get this jittering and a couple people tell me its a bad cv joint...what do you guys think? if so im just goin to replace the trans axles and see if that fixes it...
 
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Old 10-20-2010, 04:16 PM
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Your one-sentence description of the problem suggests that the engine is misfiring due to weak sparks. That is a common thing caused by worn plugs, cap, rotor, or wires (if equipped). A car with weak sparks will suddenly lose power and shake when you press the gas past a certain point in a high gear (low rpm). If you press the gas only lightly, or use lower gears so the engine revs up, it drives normally.

Bad CV joints usually make noise, especially when turning, but don't make the car lose power or shake. Until of course they ultimately break, then the car won't go anywhere.

You can inspect the CV joints first. That is not a part that you have to replace going only on faith in someone who hasn't even seen your car.
 
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Old 10-20-2010, 06:35 PM
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Well put mk378. You'll hear bad CV joints for sure. As a rule the boots will be torn.
 
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Old 10-20-2010, 08:34 PM
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your right i didnt really give you much to work with did i? haha well i think it has something to do with the drive system and maybe steering cause it makes a clicking noise when i turn
 
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