1998 Chevy Malibu My car misses

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HEATHERBURLESON
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I am having difficulties with my car missing every time I stop or the car is just idling. I have changed the spark plugs 2 times, coil packs, boots, and coil pack shell. I also replaced the fuel filter and it still has a miss to it. I don't know where to go from here. Please Help?
Mar 11, 2008 at 5:33 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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do you have a check engine light on ?
codes ?
check compression
check injectors
Mar 13, 2008 at 11:47 AM
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HEATHERBURLESON
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I have and the codes read and all it says are old codes nothing new has shown up. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF. I DON'T REALLY KNOW ELSE TO DO. I DID HAVE A GUY SUGGEST TO ME THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR. DOES THAT SOUND ANYTHING LIKE WHAT MAY BE WRONG?
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:29 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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I wouldn’t go replacing parts just because
I would like you to get back to me with the codes (old codes will tell what was going on )
have you checked the crank sensor and relays
good luck
Mar 14, 2008 at 11:23 PM
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HEATHERBURLESON
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The only codes that I have are the ones that I got from auto zone and they include EGR valve low flow, throttle contol sensor, #3 misfire, #1 misfire, thermostat control sensor, and low fuel pressure. That is the only ones that the computer picked up. Thanks for all your help
Mar 17, 2008 at 8:04 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Well egr will give you running rough at idle and may cause a misfire
you need to check it and also check fuel pressure
Mar 17, 2008 at 8:41 AM
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