Q: 2008 jetta 2.5 jerks right before complete stop and jerks again when accelerating from stop
Car jerks before complete stop and then jerks again when accelerating from stop position. Other than that runs good on the highway.
My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
You will need to have the computer tested for codes to see if the throttle sensors are working properly and if the accelerator pedal sensor is working correctly. Once test is done and codes are received then a mechanic like one from YourMechanic can assit to isolate and repair the problem.
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