97 Rodeo: Runs rough

madison rodeo · 11-23-2005, 10:17 AM

I have a 97 Rodeo with 92,000 miles. This morning I started my truck and I noticed it was running unusually rough. When I would stop at a light it would run rough, and then I would step on the gas and it would run rough and sluggish. I got to work and parked and then I started the truck up again, but this time the CEL came on. I started to drive and the CEL would start flashing. Still running rough and sluggish. Any suggestions on what the problem is?

todds21 · 11-23-2005, 11:14 AM

Take it to autozone and they will read the CEL light for free and that will give you some idea. I had a similar problem with my 97 rodeo. I forget the code that was being thrown but it was a random misfire. The coil pack on number 5 cyclinder went bad and had to be replaced if I remember correctly.

surferfletch · 11-23-2005, 07:31 PM

Sounds like an ignition problem. How old are the plugs in it?

amigo-2k · 11-23-2005, 11:56 PM

Well there are no AutoZone's in the madison area .... (I live there) ...

I would suggest heading to Harbor Freight on the west side and picking up a code reader (30-40 bucks). If you take anywhere to have the codes read it will cost 50 bucks.

FLashing CEL meaning a misfire problem

So we need more info on the plugs, and codes and we can help.

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