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Old 03-19-2010, 05:45 PM
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back fires on cold start
yes I have searched the forum...I just replaced the ignition coils, and now it will start...or it would...and when I get it running, it wont idle and it backfires really bad and wont start warm. any suggestions?
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Old 03-19-2010, 06:04 PM
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also, if the SSV is stuck open/closed...will it cause this problem^?
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Old 03-19-2010, 06:09 PM
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Need more info on the car. Yr, Mileage,maintenance done?
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Old 03-19-2010, 06:24 PM
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2004 almost 180000 just purchased from a dealership used (obviously :-p) I put new ignition coils on it about an hr ago...
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180,000 miles or KM
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Did the dealership give you any type of warranty? Most of the time, when it does not start when warm means you need a new engine.
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bought as is...does that mean completely new engine? or possibly replace the apex seals?
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around Parkersburg West Virginia
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