what should i check first

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
98,000 MILES
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RICHAHAND1964
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i have a 1997 chevy cavalier 2.4 motor car will start right up idles rough but dies when u put it in gear what should i check
Jul 13, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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look for vacuum hoses that are cracked and broken. beyind that, it could be bad plugs, wires, coil or low compression

Roy
Jul 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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