1996 GMC Jimmy idles rough misses

1996 GMC JIMMY
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SEEMOREFISH
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engine misses at idle and stumbles on eccel no trouble code code reader says to have a smog test done replaced fuel filter
Nov 1, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Oxygen sensor
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
Nov 1, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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