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If the vehicle runs better when it heats up then several things need to be checked. A cracked ignition coil may seal up when heated. same thing with plug wires. Also check the choke system. The choke could be sticking and cause rough starts, simulating a misfire by running rough.
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When does a car emit the most pollution?
When the engine is cold or when it is misfiring.
What causes a car to jump when it is idle?
Timing belt. misfiring engine
Car engine misfiring through carburetor?
Check your engine timing, it may be too slow.
Car shaking while at a stop?
most likely misfiring cylinder(s) and/or worn engine mounts.
Can you still drive when misfiring car?
You can but it is not a good idea. If your engine is misfiring then unburnt fuel will enter the exhaust. This will damage the O2 sensor and eventually destroy the catalytic converter costing you big time. Stop driving the car until you can have it repaired.
Your check engine light comes on when your car shakes what is wrong?
When the engine light comes on and the car shakes at the same time, it could be the spark plugs or ignition coils are faulty. Misfiring is causing the car to shake.
What cause a car to shake?
If your car shakes while underway, your tires have worn incorrectly from misalignment. If it shakes while in park or not moving, your engine is misfiring.
What could cause a car to shake and stop while in park?
You engine is probably misfiring. Check your ignition and fuel systems.
Why does a car shake after being put in gear?
Here are some possible causes: 1. Warped flywheel. 2. Engine out of time. 3. Engine misfiring.
What causes misfiring at startup Car runs fine after it warms up.?
Misfiring in a car when it is cold can be caused by several things. The mist likely causes are a bad head gasket or a leaky fuel injector. Either of these can allow fluids to slowly mix overnight and the car will misfire until the excess burns off.
No engine light on but bad idle?
If you drive an older car that has a carburetor, it could be that you need an adjustment to it. Your engine could be misfiring, but the engine light doesn't come on. You should take the car to a local mechanic, because it might need a tuneup.
What does the engine light flashing means on a 2005 Volkswagen passat?
Flashing means that the car is misfiring. Driving it like that could damage the catalytic converter.
