SEVERE STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION,"VTCS" VEHICLES

Applicable Models

Model Starting S/N Ending S/N
1999 PROTEGE 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ

0003013 Dealer Repair Information

Severe stumble or hesitation under acceleration, only when engine       
coolant
temperatures are cold.

Inspect vacuum supply line to the Variable Tumble Control Systems (VTCS)

vacuum chamber under the intake manifold for being kinked, if so
reposition hose clips to reduce the angle of the vacuum supply line.

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