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Re: HELP!! CAR WONT START (more) (archive)
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Posted by Bob on May 08, 2000 at 19:33:40:

In Reply to: HELP!! CAR WONT START (more) posted by daus on May 07, 2000 at 17:08:18:

: ok guys i hope one of ya can help me out. i trid to start my car this afternoon and it backfired then i tried again and it tried to idel then idled high then stalled. what the hell is going on. It was running fine before except for a slight pinging that i noticed the day before. Could it be my idle contorl valve and if so where is it? Or is it carbon build up? Any hrlp help would be greatly apprciatd thanks

Usually a backfire is an indication of a too lean mixture. I would check for air leaks anywhere in the air intake system. Loose hose connections or cut hoses. I would avoid driving the car and take it to a good mechanic. This condition can cause serious problems to the Cat Conv. etc.

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