2004 Chevy Silverado fuel

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WES THORNTON
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It dies when it iddles. it was doing it everytime it iddled then i replaced the coil and it was fine for a day and it started up again. it doesnt do it nearly as much but it has continued.
Jan 19, 2008 at 8:58 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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is your check engine light on? does it flash? when was the last tune up? cap rotor and wires, plugs?
Jan 19, 2008 at 9:00 PM
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WES THORNTON
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i had a tune up 10,000 miles ago. no check engine lights
Jan 19, 2008 at 9:03 PM
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WES THORNTON
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i had a tune up 10,000 miles ago and there is no check engine light
Jan 19, 2008 at 9:20 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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ok. these are notorious for having bad coil wires. i know you said it was just done. look closely at the coil wire and check for arc marks. the arc marks are white and powdery on the wire. also cap and rotor.
Jan 20, 2008 at 11:14 AM
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