Engine shakes when it idles

2000 ACURA INTEGRA
134,525 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEPHANDKUULEI
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When my car is on and it idles my motor shakes really rough. cannot seem to find out the problem.
Dec 13, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This sounds like you have low compression in one or more cylinders. here is a guide for you to follow to confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Dec 15, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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