My oldsmobile has a very rough idol, what should i do?

1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
136,922 MILES
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THOMASBORDNER
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i have a delta 88 Oldsmobile that i just replaced the battery and all the plugs and wires, but the idol is still rough like there's a dead cylinder or two, it shakes the entire car and i have to press down on the gas pedal in order to even keep it RUNNING! What should i do/check?
Sep 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing and have you checked for trouble codes?
Any difference before and after replacement of the parts conerned?
Sep 21, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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