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Old 07-19-2009, 05:02 PM
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so my 2000 ex. 220xxx miles idles low and when im driving it surges and loses power. it bounces like im messing up on the clutch. ive replaced the distributor cap, fuel filter and theres no check engine light..

whats my problem?!
Old 07-19-2009, 06:41 PM
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uhh it has 220k lol jk

i would replace spark plug wires and spark plugs if it doesnt stop it could be your whole dizzy going out.
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It's the dizzy. Change it out and the problem will go away.
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yep thanks im taking it in tomorrow
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how is this diffrent from a vaccum leak?
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Default Re: 2000 ex surging and losing power

Originally Posted by chinese acrobat
how is this diffrent from a vaccum leak?
A vacuum leak would increase idle speed or cause idle surging but it typically would not affect driving performance.
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