rough idle when warm

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE
189,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • TURBO • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DENISELOVE
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shakes bad when warm. Replaced water pump, coil packs, spark plugs and wires, intake manifold gaskets, catalytic converter,air and gas filter, PCV, upgraded PCM, battery, starter, cleaned TB, and sensor, replaced four 02s, and did a smoke test for vacuum lines
The idle is fine when cold, but as soon as it warms up that is when the car begins to shakes like it is about to shut down. Mechanics cannot find the problem. Please advise. I am at a complete loss.

Denise
Sep 24, 2016 at 10:33 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check for a vacuum leak. it may be a broken motor mount as well. if it has a p0300-306 code have it freeze framed to check sensors.
Sep 25, 2016 at 1:22 AM
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RENEE L
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Hi Denise,

If you decide you would like to conduct the scan yourself here is a link to an article that features written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself, also I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning. Most scanners are inexpensive to purchase, you can purchase one online from sites like Amazon.com

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Once you have the codes please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

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Sep 25, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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DENISELOVE
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Thank you for your help!

I have a scan tool the code is p0300. I checked all the spark plugs, coil packs, wires, fuel injector/ rail, fuel pressure all checked out good.
I do need a motor mount. But I am not understanding everything was working fine until the water pump was installed.
Sep 25, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be coincidental or you may have a head gasket problem which would put more pressure on cooling system so head gasket may have blown. have a mechanic freeze frame it to see if there is a sensor or injector bad.
Sep 25, 2016 at 11:47 PM
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DENISELOVE
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I pulled the electrical plug on the injectors it was a change in all cylinders except for cylinder 8 it stayed at a steady pace
Sep 26, 2016 at 3:00 AM
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HMAC300
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check the injector for ohms, I think it's like 11-17 if out of that range then it may be a bad injector and check compression as well.
Sep 26, 2016 at 5:07 AM
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