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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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I have a 2000 z28 a4 which is pretty much stock, and i have this slight hesitation right around 2500-2800 rpm on acceleration and i have not a clue what it is, i definately notice it in second gear when i'm about half throttle and up, its not really a bog just a hesitation that last about half a second or so..

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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Likely O2s but you need to do some diagnostic first. But if they have never been replaced they should be replaced anyway IMO. Moving to GM.....
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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And if they are 02 sensor(s).....PLEASE don't get ripped off at the dealership for them....get them at Amazon.com

Denso brand......Part # 2344025 16 inch wire. They work in all 4 02 sensor positions. $33.00 each. Just zip tie the extra wire to the frame.

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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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i have the same problem. o2's were changed a few months back. when i get the hesitation my aeroforce gauge reads KR. between 2-4. dunno if its false KR or what
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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i have someone of a cheap scanner that live feeds, so i suppose just watch and see if the voltage gets irratic on the o2 sensors?
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I had this problem once & it turned out to be a dirty MAF sensor.
LOL, one of the joys of owning a K&N air filter.

Take some electronical cleaner & Q-tips & clean it really well.
Make sure the small wires are clean & free of oil.
Just be careful not to break them.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Frick... I have one too..
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Yeah, K&N air filters have a tendency to get oil on the MAF sensor.
I had a very similar hesitation at around 2500 rpm.

Get a can of CRC electronic cleaner. It comes in a red & white spray can.
Soak the MAF sensor thoroughly & clean the wires off with Q-tips.
It worked like a charm for me.

Good luck man.
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^^^^

Just so people know.......be careful touching the tiny little wires with a q-tip.......it can break the wire and then you'll be buying a new MAF. If you get a can of CRC MAF cleaner and just blast the spray directly into the MAF through the screen, real good, it will clean everything off that might be there.

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Originally Posted by OSU Football Fan
Yeah, K&N air filters have a tendency to get oil on the MAF sensor.
I had a very similar hesitation at around 2500 rpm.

Get a can of CRC electronic cleaner. It comes in a red & white spray can.
Soak the MAF sensor thoroughly & clean the wires off with Q-tips.
It worked like a charm for me.

Good luck man.
mine wasnt the MAF. i cleaned it and even got a new one and still happens.
hopefully the TS can get his to work
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Thanks OSU FF, im cleaning my damn maf this weekend. I too have the hesitation RIGHT at 2500 rpms in every gear and any throttle pressure along side with a k&n air filter, god i hope this helps. really hate when my car isn't running 100%...
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