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Q: What causes Rough idle and engine shaking problems?
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Engine light blinking running rough shaking when idling?

If your check engine light is blinking that means an ignition misfire has been detected


What is wrong when a car is shaking from the engine and there are air noises when taking off the gas cap?

The engine is running rough, either just at idle or also during acceleration. Look at the FAQ's for rough idle and engine shaking problems for your specific symptoms. The gas cap hisses because the air is coming out (it was trapped under pressure). That is nrmal when your tank is less than half full (which would also be the time you take the cap off to put gas in. Hope this helps!


Why car shaking Toyota Corolla?

The Corolla could be shaking for many reasons. Start by checking the wheel bearings and brakes for wear. Then check the engine to see if it running rough, causing the shake.


What causes a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria to run rough?

Low fuel pressure, clogged air filter or off timing can all cause rough running. There could be sensor issues or more serious engine internal problems.


What are the symptoms of fuel injection problems?

black exhaust,rough idle, miss in engine,rough operation of vehicle lower performance,higher fuel consupmtion


Why would a 1992 Honda Accord LX engine be shaking?

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What causes vibration in a car?

Sometimes broken engine mounts, rough engine performance problems, worn out harmonic balancers, and transmission problems. People expect to get a specific answer for all of their questions, especially in automobiles, but in reality, an automobile is a complex piece of machinery that needs very precise inputs and calibrations to run properly. Thus, there are many different arrays of problems that can cause similar symptoms. Other causes at speed are bent wheel, tire out of balance. warped rotor, etc.


Why does your car shake and drive rough?

If your car is shaking it could be poor suspension alignment can cause a car to shake and vibrate, and other possible causes are bent or worn suspension parts, old tires, bent wheels and bad brakes. If your car sounds especially rough at speed, the problem could lie with the car's spark plugs and wires. Spark plugs fire more frequently the faster you drive, and the engine will sound rough when they begin to fail.


What causes a car to shake is it out of time or need a tune up its a 1992 Bonneville?

Your car shaking could be caused by many things. If it is shaking while the vehicle is stationary, it is most likely to be caused by your engine running rough. This has many causes also. Some common causes would be: 1. that your engine is not running on all cylinders - You may have a broken or loose High Tension lead, busted spark plugs or fualty injectors. 2. It could also be caused by the timing being out so your uel is being ignited at the incorrect time in the cycle. 3. Possibly thown your harminic balancer out, or broken and engine mount. The best bet would be to take it to a mechanic or someone who could check these things for you.


What causes a engine to run rough with strong fuel smell and check engine light on?

One thing could be an over used belt or a leak of antifreeze


Why is my car shaking in park and you just got a fairly new engine installed?

this car is known to have an appearance of a rough idle even when everything is fine and a history of short-lived motor mounts


Can an EGR valve cause shaking or hesitation?

EGR should turn on Service Engine light on 96 and later. The tube / pipe to the exhaust manifold can also become blocked. EGR could cause rough engine. Many other possibilities.