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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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im not quite sure if this is in the correct section or not. i've been having some problems with my truck stumbling sometimes. it only happens when i've been driving for a while (at least 15-20 min), and then stop somewhere. like i'd go into the grocery store for 15-20 minutes. when i come back out, it'll fire up fine and i'll start to go. generally about 5 seconds or so after i'm rolling through the parking lot, it sounds like its only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. its an instant thing too, not a gradual change. it'll last for maybe 5 seconds and then it runs fine again. i can be on the gas and then in an instant, its back to normal. i'm really at a loss as to what it is. anybody have any ideas?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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I hope you figure this out because my car is doing the exact same thing and it's driving me nuts.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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how old are the plugs/wires? could have a cracked/melted wire or plug boot.. losing spark
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you have to give these guys more details so they can help you out... What have you already investigated?
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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Well I have checked the plugs, wires, coils, maf, tps, injectors, and fuel filter. Mine does it under the same circumstances however if I go WOT it comes right out of it and drives normal.
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