TE10984

My contour died on me while going down the road the other day. And i took it to get a computer on it it said the camshaft position sensor, i changed that. I started the car up and it runs rough idling like it wants to die. I took it for a drive and it only accelerates when i press the gas slow but it still jerks bad. Soon as i come down to a idle it will idle for a minute or so then die on me. I changed the fuel filter and that wasnt a problem neither. Anyone have any ideas?

97Conti\our_SE

If....
1. More than about 50-60K miles, and
2. Gets worse when it is wet out

Try spark plug wires.

I have similar problem except:
1. Run just fine as soon as pedal is pushed off idle.
2. Stall occasionally at idle

My code reader said O2 sensors. I wil change and get back to you.

TE10984

i havnt figured out what was with mine yet, but i have like 130k on it, i assume i should change the plugs and see if its that. O2 sensor can cause it to idle rough?

97Conti\our_SE

If you haven't changed your plugs and plug wires in the entire 130K miles, then I would say that is a good place to start.

When I put a Code reader on my car I got 6 codes,

1. Said O2 sensor had "slow response"
2. Catalyst efficiency below specification
3. O2 sensor inicates lean
4. Random/Multiple misfires
5. Fuel trim system lean bank 1
6. Fuel trim system lean bank 2

I am going to try the following in the following order:
1. Injector cleaner for the next few tanks
and
2. 2 new O2 sensors
then
3. New catalytic (but ths is like $300 for a stainless one from www.batinc.net).

TE10984

its had a tune up before , but i dont know how long since. Ill check the plugs.