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VERY rough idle, shakes violently and dies unless accelerator is pressed... help!

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Old 05-28-2017, 08:26 PM
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At first I thought it may be the starter, as it wouldn't even click for a while, then replaced the air and oil filters, and oil sensor switch. I'm thinking it may be the fuel pump, but I want to be sure before I go putting in MORE parts that I don't actually need...

EDIT: Am now thinking possible misfire, have double checked firing order and spark plugs. Maybe bad distributor and/or cap??



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Old 05-29-2017, 11:09 AM
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I just ordered an obd2 scan tool from Amazon for about $13. I'm guessing you'll have better luck if you can provide some diagnostic details.

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Old 05-29-2017, 11:25 AM
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Well, it's a 1992 so it's OBD1, and the light only comes on when it's already died; which it's supposed to do. Or else I would have done that already.....
 
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yikes. my apologies. I hope you can get some help and get it figured out my '00 is acting similar, but starts at least. good luck
 
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