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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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My car is having idleing problems. When i'm stop the car seems to drop below 1000 then violent shake to return in back above the norm. it drives fine, just having problems sitting there. any ideas?
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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I would check vacuum lines for leak/crack/loose.

Also check the MAF, and clean it if needed.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Vaccuum sounds like to me also, pin holes in lines will do that...
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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bad ignition wiring.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by infra917
bad ignition wiring.
Coil Pack?? You didn't get a CEL??? Or you did, and that's how you found out....


Either way, coil packs are kinda pricey... Good luck, and hope you get her running right soon
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