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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Ok just recently when I am driving down the road and I come to a stop the idle is usually at like 5-700 rpm's, every once in a while it will drop to 3-400 rpm's and will be rough and sound like it is going to stall but doesn't, not sure if it would if I sat there long enough it happens at a red light stop sign etc. But when i start driving again all is fine. No problems cruising or even at WOT. Anyone ever have this type of problem?
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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yeah mine did that until i change the opit and plugs and wires. Mine had a miss in it real bad and once i changed that stuff it cleared it right up..also check fuel pressure. Should cure it up
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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00 SS with 26K and mine is acting the same way. Jersey let me know if that cleared it up. I have also heard it could be a vacume issue.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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*vacuum leak
*misfire
*bad battery/alt
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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I have the same issue damn it.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Classic dirty fuel filter, MAF and/or injectors.

If no SES light, clean all that stuff. $25.00. One can a MAF cleaner and one can of Sea Foam and 1 new filter. Do the Sea Foam in the gas first, then change the filter.

If that doesn't help, you can then start looking elsewhere.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Any codes? Tune up and fuel filter I would recommend. Vacuum leaks will make a higher idle, usually not a low idle.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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Don't go and buy plugs and wires at 26k - can't see wasting money on that,they shouldn't be worn on that low a mileage car-try and diagnose it first to get to the real problem.
This site has info on how:

http://www.aa1car.com/random-misfire/

Let us know what you find.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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No codes have poped up. This started happening about a week ago. Car has a Tune, Borla exhaust, lid, MAF, throttle body. Didn't sound like a vacume leak top me either. I will try to diagnose first. I will post my findings.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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sounds like a vacuum leak or u just need a tuneup
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Problem fixed! I cleaned the MAF, ran bottle of Sea Foam through engine for injectors and little through intake, and replaced the fuel filter. Seemed that I was not getting enough fuel at idle due to dirty injectors and dirty fuel filter. Thanks for the help guys!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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good deal man
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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