1997 Mazda 626LX 2.0 4cyl

1997 MAZDA 626
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLIE4331
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Car will idle,BUT when I try to drive it,it CHUGS and CHUGS and will only go about 5MPH.New wires, plugs,EGR valve cleaned?CHB.
May 12, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the Check Engine Light indicating?
Was any repairs done prior to this occurring?
Does engine speed increases under no load conditions, (revving in neutral)?
May 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM
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CHARLIE4331
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Yes!engine light.No repairs.Yes!in neutral I can get it to rev up some.Engine has a slight misfire.I am getting exhaust out of tailpipe so I don't think it is the catalyic converter?CHB
May 13, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Have a scan done to retrieve the trouble code and let me know what it is.
May 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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