Turned on my car and it stayed at around 200 rpm, barely, and was about to turn off on me so I gave it some gas and it backfired. It crawled up to it's normal idle RPM level but then when I started driving the engine was sputtering and at a great loss of power. Check engine light was flashing.

I have it parked here at work waiting to take it to a mechanic, just need some insight on what can cause this to happen.


97 v6

 

when n/a cars backfire its ususally because of a misfire. whens the last time you change the spark plugs and wires?

 

Thats what I'm thinking too. Spark plugs and wires . Happened to my car and it acted like a 4cylinder

 

Check your injectors and see iftheyneed cleaning.