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1992 Mercury Capri Repair Question


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Asked on June 5, 2010

1992 Mercury Capri running rough

Engine Performance problem
1992 Mercury Capri 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 92000 miles

i have a 92 mercury capri 1.6l non turbo and it idles fine but once under pressure it misses like crazy until i reach high rpms (4000) replaced coil replaced cat converter, cap rotor and wires are fine and the fuel filter was recently replaced


HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Avatar Asked by sadowner1

Answer

Replied on June 5, 2010

Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following:

1.Defective spark plug
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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