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10-06-2011, 07:09 AM

brent4

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car sputtering

Recently my car started sputtering. It is not throwing any codes but it jerks and times while I drive.

When I am parked the rpms drop and the car cuts itself off.

Already checked for vaccuum leaks and found none.

What could be the problem here?

10-06-2011, 03:58 PM

Mike-94V6

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When's the last time you had a tune up done? Your spark plugs might be going out.

10-06-2011, 04:32 PM

brent4

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A couple 2 months back.

I think I found it. There was a bad connection from my negative battery lead.

10-07-2011, 02:34 AM

petrock

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Originally Posted by brent4

I think I found it. There was a bad connection from my negative battery lead.

Yup... that could do it.

10-08-2011, 09:17 PM

belairbrian

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I'm not sure plugs could kill these engines. I just bought a 98 3.8 that had the factory plugs and wires. Wires were a PITA to remove. Anyway the plugs were so worn out they ranged from .080 to over .100 ( highest my gauge goes) and it was still running well.