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sil80ryan
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Hi im new here im Ryan my problem is that when i hit about 4500 rpm's my car will studder in every gear except 1st and cold starts are ****ty 2 it takes a long time to start do u know whats worng?thx


ca18det240hatch
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start with the usual, coolant temperature sensor, boost leaks, vacuum leaks, check your plugs, and check your timing.


sil80ryan
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there are no boost leaks just put new plugs in coolant temperature sensor are brand new and there are no vaccume leaks

ill tryt the timing thx

Liquid_Neon
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check the computer for codes... and whens the last time it had a tune up?

Zero260
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Car: 91 240sx coupe

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what about a defunked Idle air control, or what the manual calls an A.A.C. valve, that could give you a cold start problem.

EDIT: or an o2 sensor?


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