1992 GMC C1500 Engine runs rough

Tiny
DJHOPPE
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  • 1992 GMC C1500
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 16,000 MILES
Engine runs rough when cold. Sluggish. Hesitates. I put new 02 sensor, new TPG, cleaned carb.
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 3:56 PM

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