Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

hesitation while driving?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 08:58 AM
  #1  
ericburt's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: long island, new york
Default hesitation while driving?

I am not sure if i am in the correct section but, while im driving, during giving gas the car hesitates like sort of like choking. For example it feels like im letting off the gas a little bit, but it happens when my foot is steadily on throttle. I use 93 octane, just did an oil change mobile 1 fully synthetic. Still hesitates while driving, any ideas?
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:43 AM
  #2  
jmmullin's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 145
Likes: 1
From: Raleigh, NC
Default

If there are engine codes being thrown and setting off the SES light then get those checked out obviously, but assuming that isn't a problem, check some of the basic stuff like the air filter. How long has it been since you changed that, and how many miles are on your spark plugs? Does it hesitate a lot, like once a minute or once an hour?
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 03:42 PM
  #3  
ericburt's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: long island, new york
Default

hesitates a good amount of time especially when im giving extra throttle you really feel it lag. air filter is good, i have a check engine light on. Codes being thrown are P0410-secondary air injection malfuntion and P0418- Relay Air Malfunction
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:42 AM
  #4  
ssjTAdriver's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Canton, Ohio
Default I'm sorry i know this is old but I hve something similar.

Yes I understand this is old but I did a search and this seemed most like my problem as well.

Only happens when in WOT.

Happens in any gear.

Air filter is new and good all from SLP (just installed lid setup and bellow).

I will be in WOT and the rpms just kind of hover. It does not kick and jerk but it's like it loses 200 hp in a instant but you have the noise. The rpms do not drop but do not climb anymore as I still have the throttle pressed. Any clues? I do need to ceck the spark plugs but I just thought I should put this out there. Other than that this is a stock 99 Trans Am M6 (aside from the SLP lid setup and I have a descreened maf). Thanks!
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:48 AM
  #5  
vidal77boxing's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Default

clean your maf, it may help.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:56 AM
  #6  
ssjTAdriver's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Canton, Ohio
Default

When I had the maf off I cleand the metal quite well. Are you referring to the wire itself? I appreciate your help. Thank you so very much. I will try and take a plug off and look at it. This happened once at the track and now happens more frequently. Thank you.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:18 AM
  #7  
ssjTAdriver's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Canton, Ohio
Default maf was clean as a whistle

Could it be the fuel filter?
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2009 | 10:41 AM
  #8  
ericburt's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
From: long island, new york
Default

got ur pm, spark plugs, battery terminals, or fuel line is the most likely issue with the hesitation to my knowledge
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:12 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE