Popping or backfire when starting at times

Tiny
MDTESTER
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  • 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
95 pontiac grand am just had coil housing an plugs changed 2 months ago car started missing again checked plugs an 1 was cracked so I replaced all 4. Now the car wants to start hard at times and it makes a pop noise or backfire. Runs good after it starts.
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure all ignition wires are tight. Also, make sure none are arcing causing a loss of power. If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned. Most parts stores will do it for free.
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Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 5:41 PM

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