1999 Buick Park Avenue First Cold Day Accelerate Car Shakes Pretty Bad Check

1999 BUICK PARK AVENUE
125,000 MILES
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BNEBINGER
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The first cold day and when I go to accelerate my car shakes pretty bad and not the check engine light is blinking. What could this be?
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the check engine light is blinking, the engine is misfiring. Check to trouble codes. Most parts stores will scan the computer for free.
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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BNEBINGER
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ok thanks
Jan 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find.
Jan 21, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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BNEBINGER
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will do thanks again
Jan 21, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help
Jan 21, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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BNEBINGER
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took it ot autozone and got misfire code hoping that changing plugs and wires will help...wish me luck
Jan 22, 2013 at 5:59 AM
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