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Engine missing on startup?

Tiny
SETTERGRENH
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  • 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
For the last couple weeks when I start up and take off cold, my car misses for a few then stops. There's no check engine light on so I don't know what it could be, do you?
Thursday, March 7th, 2024 AT 4:09 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I would start with a tune up, new spark plugs and wires, also service the throttle bore and IAC. I have also seen the coil pack go bad, but I would start with the plugs and wires. This guide can help walk you through the service with instructions in the images below for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Spark Plug .................... AC Type 41-940

1.52 mm (0.060 in)

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Thursday, March 7th, 2024 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Isn't ac 41-101 spark plug the right one to use?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2024 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
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The book is calling for a

Spark Plug. AC Type 41-940

This plug might have been superseded.
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Friday, March 8th, 2024 AT 9:20 AM
Tiny
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Anything?
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 12:09 PM

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