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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 02:55 AM
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Year: 1996
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My 96 sp has been idle real rough in gear I cleaned the map sensor and it helped Some but its still rough and I have a misfire in #1cyl any ideas how to fix?
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 03:22 AM
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last tune up was start with basics,check for codes
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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Always do the easy stuff first. Get some champion copper spark plugs, new spark plug wires, and a new distributor cap. Also could run some fuel injector cleaner through just for good measure.
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