give me some ideas

I have a 2000 rs 2.5 and I am having alittle engine problem. Every once in awhile when I come to a stop and start going again it sputters. I cahnge the spark plug and fuel filter and that did not work. Does anyone have any other ideas?
thanks
slowrs13

 

vaccum leak? get some carb cleaner and spray around any possible areas while the car is running. if the revs go up you got a leak. clean the needle on your MAF with rubbing alcohol. it's hard to tell with out experiencing it. just some ideas

 

No MAF on a 2000/2001 RS.

Stuart.

 

it could be the spark plug wires. Also check your battery terminals for corrosion.

 

i will check them things thanks everyone

 

throttle position sensor going out???

 

any check engine lights? my guess would be knock sensor

 

+2 knock sensor, my old pre swap motor went through two knock sensors in 50k. but my problem was at part throttle acceleration under average load.

 

I found out that it was the coolant temp sensor. Thanks for the help everyone.