1999 Nissan Pathfinder Just Purchased This Vehicle Off Friend Told Needs Little

1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER
157,000 MILES
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Just purchased this vehicle off a friend. Told me needs a little work, no problem. After doing all the paperwork took it for a little drive, vehicle sputters like there is no tomorrow. Feels like a misfire. Brought it to my garage, put a new cap, rotor, wires and plugs. Still doing the same thing and now the RPMs at an idle sometimes surge but rare. I am at a little bit of a loss. Any ideas?

Mar 9, 2013 at 3:12 AM
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scan for codes and check fuelpressure first, then clean throttle plateon both sides with choke cleaner as well as iac hole.
Mar 9, 2013 at 4:01 PM
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