1998 Pontiac Sunfire 1998 Sunfire

Tiny
ROBM33
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  • 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 171,000 MILES
My 1998 sunfire is acting funny was running fine started it up one morning and when it ildles the engine and car shakes. Also when I drive it chugs and when I give it gas after I stop it sputters and chugs
Sunday, February 15th, 2009 AT 3:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like it is missing. Has the check engine light come on? Also, when was the last tune up?

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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Yes the check engine light is on. I changed the oil sparkplugs and air filter recently. I thought it was a misfire but all sparkplugs are brand new after this started
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
I need you to take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for codes. If the light is on, there should be something storred in the computer to help identify the problem. Also, most parts stores will scan for free, so it's no money out of your pocket.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, February 20th, 2009 AT 8:07 PM
Tiny
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I found the problem it was my coil for cylinders 2, 3 thanks for your help
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 9:13 PM

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