Issues with engine bucking while driving

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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 09:38 AM
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Issues with engine bucking while driving

I was driving home going around 60-65 mph suddenly the engine started bucking .No check engine light Acted as it had a engine miss. Slowed down and it seemed to go away. Anybody have any thoughts what this could be? Engine, transmission?
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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 11:50 AM
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No clue, but can you recreate it or has it happened since? Even if it didn't cause a CEL, you might try scanning it because the ECU may have saved some DTC codes and freeze frame data about the event. If you don't own a code scanner, most auto parts stores (AutoZone, O'Reilly, etc.) and many repair shops will scan it for free and provide you with a report.
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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 06:59 PM
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@Jason Converse It could be your APP sensor (Accelerator Pedal Position) sensor. You can Google it as there are a number of threads on it. Here is one - https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...sensor-912154/
Here is another - https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-app-sensor-730958/
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 06:01 PM
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FWIW, my APP sensor crapped out on my 2007 TL in May 2022 at 87K miles. When it did, the TL threw a DTC code on the Navi screen and went into limp mode. Fortunately, I was only a couple of miles from home. I replaced it with this and haven't had an issue since:

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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 03:24 PM
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Update on engine bucking while driving.

It was the alternator that was the issue. It had the original alternator with 209k on it .I replaced it with a Denso OEM replacement and is working great. Thanks for everyone's input on this.

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