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Old March 19th, 2008, 06:45 PM   #1
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well when i get to a stop i have a rough idle like if the car wants to turn off wanted to know if any one had the same problem and help me out thx

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Old March 19th, 2008, 06:47 PM   #2
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vacume leak. i had the same deal happen to me. also clean the iac and run seafoam through it. but for sur tighten up all your bolts and connections on your cai.
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vacuum leak is possible, could also be bad plugs.
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could also be bad plugs.
that is also true maybe even wires. i also got new wires at the same time soo..... the wires could have also helped me.
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does ur check engine come on?!?!?
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I had an inscreidly rough idle and drive, mine was do to the ignition coil.
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well there no code but i fix it i used some carburetor cleaner on the intake manifold throttle and clean it with a tooth brush it work well thx guys i was thinking on changing my sparks plugs witch brand do u recommend??? thx

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Originally Posted by Gsturbo88 View Post
well there no code but i fix it i used some carburetor cleaner on the intake manifold throttle and clean it with a tooth brush it work well thx guys i was thinking on changing my sparks plugs witch brand do u recommend??? thx

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motorcraft or autolite copper plugs
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get some autolite coppers and some msd wires. i just changed mine a month ago and it idles and feels way better. oh yea and clean ur maf u will notice better idle too.
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