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1996 Chevy Lumina motor

Tiny
DRHALE12
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 146,000 MILES
When you start the car it wants to take off. Also it jerks alot
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 AT 7:42 PM

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Tiny
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Do you mean the RPM's go high? Has the check engine light been on?
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Friday, July 17th, 2009 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
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If the check engine light has been on, there is a trouble code stored in the computer. Most nationally recognized parts stores will scan it for free. THat way you will know where the problem is coming from. Chances are it is a throttle position sensor or an idle air control valve is bad. These are guesses without knowing the code.

Have the computer scanned and let me know what you find.

Joe
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 10:18 PM

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