Sputters

[Aussie]

Hey Guys,

 

Recently my 94 Pathy has begun to sputter and hesitate. Doesn't seem to do it when I first start her up and go for a drive. If I drive say 5 minutes, shut her off for a few minutes. Like a quick trip to the store, hop in and go and it seems to happen. But not everytime. When it does happen it seems to suddenly take off once I reach about 3,000-3,200 RPM. Any ideas? If it's related at all my turn signal fuse blew the other day as well. Replaced the fuse and all OK so far on that front. Also seem to have a sulphur smell from the exhaust. That all the things I find a bit weird at the moment.

 

Edit: Sorry V6 Petrol Engine.

Edited September 18, 2006 by Aussie

[94extreme]

check ECU error codes (sticky in garage how-to) i almost bet it's your o2 sensor going bad..

[88pathoffroad]

Sulphur smell from exhaust generally means the catalytic converter is gone...

[94extreme]

Sulphur smell from exhaust generally means the catalytic converter is gone...

you know that's probably true too but my old pathy always smelled of sulphur and i know the cat was good.. regardless, good luck.

[Aussie]

Thanks guys. I'll check the codes. Don't really care if the Cat is gone. That wouldn't cause my sputter problems anyway would it? No Smog checks here anyway.