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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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need help asap idle is very eratic car doesnt start all the time
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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Default Re: idle prob (griffey_ny)

First off, try a thorough tune up. Change plugs, oil, filter, distributer, rotor, plug wires.

That can make a day and night difference. After you do that, get back to us with a little more detail as to what is happening.

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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 08:43 AM
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did all that. car will sometimes start and idle very iratic and then the rpm will drop and the car will stall as soon as i hit the gas pedal car stalls i tried to jump the service wire but nothing came up. help
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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check to make sure that your plug wires are going to the correct cylinders.
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