2004 Toyota Camry Engine Sputters

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONNA ULI
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After a tune-up performed at the dealership, my car began to "sputter" or "jump" and I felt that it was going to kill. What could cause that? Also, by the time I drove to the dealership (45 miles away), the Check Engine light came on.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:01 AM
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KLSHIEL
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Your describing an engine missfire. one or more cylinders are not fireing as should. This could be as simple as a plug wire not on all the way. Or something under the hood got pumped loose. A miss fire could be what set the light.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:29 AM
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DONNA ULI
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Thanks. Appreciate the quick response.
Jul 30, 2008 at 9:40 AM
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KLSHIEL
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Also if it is either of these two things the shop that did the tune up should fix it for free of charge
Jul 30, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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