[JustGranny]

My 2006 Sportage EX has 57,750 miles.
Recently I've noticed it hesitates when I attempt to start moving from a complete stop. Although if I'm already moving and push harder on the gas it doesn't seem to do it.
It idles ok etc.
Is this just a dirty fuel injector (if so, my non-mechanic son-in-law says I can pour something in the gas tank to clean it....true?) or something more costly?
Thanks so much--

 

[spongebob218]

Make sure the intake tube is properly connected between the airbox and throttle body.

 

[JustGranny]

thanks Spongebob......can I look for that under the hood or will the car need to be on a lift at a garage?

 

[deltadart767]

spongebob is correct. This happened to me when I replaced the air filter. I put the new filter in and the next day my wife told me the Sportage was jerking at low speeds. Test drove it and sure enough it did jerk.

I figured I did something wrong when I replaced the air filter. When I opened up the hood I did not get the intake tub correctly put on. There was a small gap but enough to make it run rough. Got it on right and it ran perfect. Hope this helps!

 

[woodr35]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but this just happened to me so thought I'd keep it relevant. Daughter's 05 Sportage LX with 95K suddenly started surging/jerking/hesitation from a hard stop. Quick check of the forums, and I'm out there at the vehicle next looking at the intake hose into the airbox. It looked OK but when I grabbed it there was a gap, and then I realized it was almost off. Shoved it back all the way on...problem solved.