99 Sonata Hesitation

Jul 23, 2006 1 Replies

Not sure how much info to give and still stay brief.


99 Sonata 2.4 4cyl

Bought about 1 year ago. Had check engine light: Code was for bank 1 lean.



Car ran fine. Reset light - stayed out for a day or two.



Several months later performance began deteriorating until car choked out and died



eventually replaced catalytic converter; much improved but some hesitation



hesitation continues especailly when cold; when was car has trouble upshifting



and is especially unresponsive around 2000 rpm



If I floor is it will shift but when I let speed/rpm drop to 2000 or so it wants to bog down.



Someone has suggested O2 sensors.



HELP!!!!



Thanks in advance.


The front O2 sensor is possible, but doubtful. Is the check engine lamp on now? If so, have the code read or a diagnosis done. This code will be the largest hint to the cause of the issue.

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