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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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My 96 classic is sputtering at idle. when i accelerate it seems to smooth out but when I stop it runs smooth some and sputters some. My Plugs and wires are only 1 yr old. the sputtering is not constant, it sputters, it smothes out. I haven't checked anything yet. Where should I start?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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basics. tune up, cap rotor plugs, check wires, air cleaner. check ccv(crank case vent). clean IAC/throtle body. check for vacuum leaks.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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got any pics/video for cleaning throttle body and IAC. How/where do you check for vacuum leaks?
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