engine miss

2001 SATURN ASTRA
127,210 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRYGUYNN
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when weather is hot and we run the air conditioner the car surges at a stop and misses when driving. The cooling fan then kicks in and runs wide open. The fan turns off when I turn the key off. I can wait for a period of time and it will run ok for a while.
May 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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JERRYGUYNN
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the car is not an astra it is an l00 sedan
May 15, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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JERRYGUYNN
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I'm afraid to drive it or let my wife drive it as it might breakdown
May 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM
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HMAC300
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check to see if htere are any engine scan codes. check your fule pressure and check for a vacuum leak. You can also check for bad plugs or plug wires.
May 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM