1993 Infiniti J30 Car idles rough

Tiny
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  • 1993 INFINITI J30
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
My J30 idles rough and idles rougher when I put it in gear, but runs pretty good when driving. I changed the spark plugs but still a bit rough on the idle. What are possible problems that could be causing this?
Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 AT 11:05 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first. Autoparts rent gauge
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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I've got a friend who checked the code for me - no code showing up. He says it's a short somewhere. Does this make sense? Could a short cause a motor to idle rough. It isn't going to rattle apart, but it isn't quite right and sputters when you accelerate from a stand still. Once up to speed it's ok.
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2014 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Check fuel pressure and for a vacuum leak like I said in first reply which you didn't say you did.
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Monday, March 24th, 2014 AT 6:55 AM

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