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strange issue with my car that i thought i fixed...


Dustin9024
11-05-2008, 09:12 AM
well i had an issue with my rpm needle goin way down then bouncing up and back down pretty rappedly as i began to accel from 0mph and after a few seconds the car gives out but it will turn right back on and works better with no radio no lights on so i took it to auto zone the folowing day they said my altinater is bad so i bought a new altinater and charged my battery last night sure enought next morning i go to accel at the stop sign and bam same thing happen so i turn radio off runs ok and drove back to my house and here i am missing work again if anyone has some clues ideas anything i would truely appreciate it

somick
11-05-2008, 10:54 AM
Spark plugs?

Wires?

Dustin9024
11-05-2008, 03:27 PM
yeah i will try that next and let ya know thanks

Dustin9024
11-05-2008, 05:41 PM
yea tried that same problem

somick
11-05-2008, 06:35 PM
yea tried that same problem
How did you try them?

pjyates
11-05-2008, 06:40 PM
hi try replacing the coil in the distrubuter as this is what controls the rev counter :licka:

somick
11-06-2008, 10:25 AM
Before pouring money and trying to shoot with closed eyes, I would start with basic.

Check your spark plug wires: how do they look, is there any visible cracks?

How old your spark plugs, distributor cap?

Sam

jgr7
11-07-2008, 07:21 AM
See if this thread is the same as your problem, you didn't say what year and engine you have.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=187491&highlight=Strange+problem
Third post down I think gives the solution if you have the 95-97 with V6.
Jeff

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