Causes When Car Shakes at Idle but Smooths Out While Driving 

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Mine shakes when shift to drive or reverse pretty bad with solid engine light. PROBLEMS: 1. Bad spark plugs 2. Build up carbon in engine and need to clean up. Spent almost $600cad at the dealer but worth it.

I just recently purchased a 2017 chevy equinox LT. She is jerking when im stopped at red lights as well as a clicking noise when accelerating at low speeds. These problems started about the same time.

Yes, we had a 2007 Ford focus SE and when you would first started up it would rev up to 2200 and she bad when I would. I told him when you first accrelate it would shake really bad also at idle it was really bad and really loud and like shaky a lot after we got the Motor mounts and transmission mounts eplaced. It was really quiet and after that it did not shake at all.

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I have a 2018 grand Cherokee and it idles hard only after pumping gas for a couple miles then it disappears! Any idea what could be wrong?

18 Chevrolet Express van 6.0 new plugs and wires new throttle body all OEM. No codes no misfire count in current history. Minor exhaust leak number 5 at the manifold. Engine Cold or hot intermittent but consistent shaking drive is okay but when you slow down and then get back on the throttle it hesitates and then goes any ideas. Problem is worse under load like when the AC is on

I have a 2005 grand marquis gs and I put it on drive it drives after passing a certain limit it starts to stall and when I press the gas’s it just idles and out of nowhere it just drives again and it keeps doing tht do you know what it could be?

Good video very helpful

My 07 charger v6 started to shake a bit when I’m at a red light or a stop sign but it’s completely smooth when driving. Only codes are evap leaks. Reason why my AC won’t work

My 2014 Ford escape 1.6 jerks an shakes every time I make a sharp right turn please tell me what is that I'm ired of buying parts I don't need

Can a bad O2 sensor cause this problem

i have Tahoe 98 when i start A/C and put transmission in D in stop mode it's vibrating until i move and drive on the road with speed no problem !

i just replace my spark plugs , could are not that old , injectors change them like 3 years ago with coils . change o2 sensors. car stop making noises when accelerating now accelerates good . but sometimes it the engine shakes when driving but does it a bit more when i stop at a light . i have no codes at all . idk what to do anymore . i saw the throttle and it looked clean ima have to clean it more and inspect sparks plus even tho they are new

A couple of times in a month when stopped at red light my car would idle somewhat rough…it smooths out when accelerating but if I stop it would do it again once or twice per stop…sometimes I can go 2 weeks without any rough idling…its frustrating

Great video. Does anyone have the issue of one ignition coil that rattles slightly when my engine is on?

I have kia pregio(diesel engine) which vibrates when start but stops vibration after some time

No iac?

Idle air control valve, overlooked due to being a part of the throttle body.

I have 2018 escalade only vibration idles when stopped with brake would cleaning maf sensor help. No check engine either barely hit 80k miles 😢

Car vibrates alot in the cabin only when im parked or at the light. No accleration problems, no other issues at all. I changed the spark plugs and cleaned out the intake and filter. What would be suggested next before going to the more extreme? Clean the throttle body?

I have a aqua hybrid It happens in my car in idle speed When its on engine When its on battery it dosent happen whats the problem?

Thanks! I always watch your videos because I am trying to keep my 2000 silverado running. How do you diagnose an engine misfire. No one seems to get mine fixed?

Like that you basically have my 07 Honda. It indeed do go BRR

my 2018 ford explorer only 66k miles engine vibrates on drive while on stop. worse on reverse and also stepping on the brakes. while during driving no problems. engine mounts , spark plugs and transmission fluids just replaced. help!

No lights on but when I sit some times she will wobble then go away. 03 goes explorer 4.6 OTC

At idle my 2014 CRV sometimes but more than not has a very deep, smooth vibration that i can clearly hear and feel coming through the steering wheel. I've run 2 bottles of injector cleaner through 2 tanks of gas with no change in the vibration incidence. As a matter of fact my mileage has been gradually improving since using the injector cleaning. It's the intermittent vibration that has me puzzled. Too, I've not gotten a check engine light nor have I had a computer diagnosis. Any thoughts? Thanks

Hi, my 2007 audi a4 b7 has very weak rev at idle. I stepped on the gas and the rpm just slowly goes up. Before it revs up nice and strong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi, we had exhaust replaced (including converter) on my wife's 2007 Vibe. After the new converter installed, the Vibe developed some vibration. There was check engine light and my wife brought the car back to the garage. The garage then told us the motor mounts needed to be replaced, as the vibration was quite noticeable and even damaged the new exhaust. All mounts were replaced. After the mount replacement, an oil leak happened, that required a new valve gasket. Now after 2300 $ bill the car vibrates terribly and rambles loudly in reverse, and in Drive, when idle, at a stop and in slower speeds. There is also some knocking when driving and the car does not stay driving, gas pedal has to be constantly pushed. The garage basically gave us the car saying they cannot do anything else to improve the vibration. It however keeps on, even the trunk rattles now and the doors and windows as well. Any idea if we can save the car?

Idle control pulley

How about bad motor mount?

Have a 2012 mitsubishi outlander 4 cylinder with 79k runs great but shakes a bit when idling and quite a bit more in drive at stop lights. Have error Po113 changed the maf sensor which has the iat intergrated. Cleaned throttle body on the car. Changed the ect before all that. Bought car used and the oil smell a tad like gas. Changed that and the filter. Wondering if it could be the O rings on the injectors or the egr??Car runs smooth when driving. Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏

I had my computer read and it said I have cylinder misfires I replaced the coil pack first still said misfire then changed the plugs and wires still has shaking during idle what should I do next

I have vibration in idle when in gear and engine warm. It’s a 2017 accord with 67,000 miles. I replaced spark plugs, air filter, PCV valve, cleaned intake valves, fuel system cleaner, transmission fluid/ filter change. Nothing worked. Any ideas?

I recommend using a thinker oil.

Yes it is frustrating. Have 2012 Versa. Changed plugs, coil pack, I do get a Cat code which pops on and disappears. Many mechanics and basic shops don't want to dwell into the numerous possibilities. I am going to bite the bullet and change Cat. Other than that, no Codes come on for shaking ? Hope this works. I may need to buy new car soon. Cant expect much from a 11 year old car that I literally paid 10k for brand new in 2012.

Hey man i just change my engine mounts and stuff but now I have rough idle and it’s shaking also my gouge always moving going up and down by itself losing power and sometimes almost shutting down my car is 2010 Mercedes e63 amg by the way

I have a 2013 Toyota Camry I turn the car on runs fine for the first minute then starts to shake and rpms drop from 750 to 250 then turns off. My guess is that it would be the spark plugs cuz previously I had changed them but don’t have an actual torque wrench so I did it with a ratchet and tightens it with just my strength but I doubt they were fully tight all the way

Motor mounts

Mazda cx5 in drive and reverse it shakes. Park the car is running fine. Im drive low rpm it shakes and after drives smooth What can this be? I already cleaned throttle and replaced injectors but still the same

Hi. I do have vw golf mk6 2.0 tdi. My engine sometimes start shaking when i start it, and before i hear like a click noise in the engine, then it shakes for 30sec to 1 min and stops.. Anyone know what it could be?

So I changed out my spark plugs and wires. Changed the maf sensor. Still having the issue.

Fuel Injector is dirty....by fuel injection and system cleaner....its misses bevause engine isnt getting gas

I have a 2000 Honda Accord, and tbh it vibrates when i turn it on but it stops when i put it is D, but it just barely vibrates so idk if im just being paranoid and it’s just the regular vibration 💀

No codes 04 accord manual shakes at red light did all basics still can't find issue!!!!

Mine shakes only while the brake is holding the vehicle in place. Not while braking, not while moving at idle, not while driving, and not while in neutral. What could it be?

Changed all 4 motor mounts, changed fuel injectors, spark plugs, and cleaned throtle body....still shakes

My 2013 Kia optima is having a similar issue. It shakes at red lights when im at a complete stop, but only once the engine is warmed up. I cleaned the throttle body, replaced the MAF, and pcv valve. Had a smoke test done, but came back negative. Every time I stop, I have to put it in N, and it helps with the shaking, but its still there a bit. The dealership couldn't find anything wrong with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I turn on the car and it’s just vibrating

Hi I have a question So my car just started shaking. Ive noticed it starts shaking when I slow down the car, or when I start it up after I parked for a bit. And i believe it gets worse whenever i use the a.c But overall, if the shaking continues it only stops when i am driving And I changed the spark plugs, but the problem still resides. Please help😢😢😢

I have no check engine light car shakes while in drive or reverse when I put it in neutral it goes away. What does this mean?

I got a brand new 2023 Toyota Corolla and it shakes at a traffic light or stop sign but when I turn the lights on, it feels normal, I took it to the dealer and they told me it was normal, anyone else with same problem?

Mounts is not the reason when you have irregular revs

“…don’t have no engine codes…???”

Clean the throttle body inside and change the PCV valve.

"dont have no" 🤦‍♂️

Clogged catalytic converter takes the most beating

Mine does it when applying brakes at a stop sign or light i think it's the rotors tho

So in short change everything lol

Its due to engine Mount

So if my vents not blowing to the front so its blowing to just the defrost and the floor, does that mean i have a bad vacuum leak somewhere? I looked at all the wires and replaced the one in the firewall (its a tiny tube poking through and it still not blowing to the front. Also i changed my switch panel too and its still not working. What would be wrong? I have a 99 Dodge Durango slt with 5.9

I have kia pregio(diesel engine) which vibrates when start but stops vibration after some time