Rough idle

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It is in the air intake duct right by air filter. It is a four wire connection, but make sure the duct work is connected and no holes in hoses or grommets on engine. Clean throttle plate on both sides with choke cleaner.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 7:02 PM (Merged)
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I had Walmart replace battery, has run very rough ever since, after some research I removed and cleaned the throttle body, still running bad, also removed negative terminal side of battery for about forty minutes, no results! This thing ran absolutely great prior to new battery! Any thing I am missing? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Clint.
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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 7:02 PM (Merged)
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Http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls-idles-too-high-low-after-dead-or-replaced-battery

I have also seen with some computerized vehicles, that getting on a lightly traveled road and getting your vehicle up to 60 mph or so, then letting go of all of the pedals and letting it coast down to basically nothingness will aid in the idle relearn process.

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Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 AT 7:02 PM (Merged)
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Hi, I am a one-owner of a 2004 trailblazer 6 cylinder. I have been having a problem with missing and rough idle. The problem has been gradual and getting worse. The service engine light stays on and intermittently flashes when the miss is really bad. I have had a tune up. Coils, plugs, converter change, fuel pump and filter, secondary air pump, and camshaft sensor all changed. The secondary air pump was filled with water when he changed it. During a diagnostic run I had over 500 misfires in cylinder 3 and over 60 in cylinder 4. I am at my wits end. No one has been able to know what my problem is and how to fix it. I have spent literally thousands and feel like it is driving worse everyday. Could this be egr or any ideas?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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Misfires can be caused by worn or fouled spark plugs, a weak spark (weak coil, bad spark plug wire), loss of compression, vacuum leaks, anything that causes an unusually lean fuel mixture (lean misfire), an EGR valve that is stuck open, dirty fuel injectors, low fuel pressure, or even bad fuel.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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Check the crankshaft sensor, its the one that detects missfires.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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I just bought a 04 trailblazer and it has 106000+ miles on it and it has a rough idle the code read p0302 missfire number 2 cylinder I took it to the shop and he told me that this engine was inherant for intake gasket leaking and that he had just fixed one with the same problem I tried to put new plugs and coil boots on all coils and I switched the number two coil to a different spot to rule out the coil and now it reads p0300 random missfire detected i'm going to have the gasket checked for leaks you might try it as well good luck with it !
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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Where is the crankshaft positioning sensor?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_trail_1.jpg


Information on Engine Misfire MIL/SES Light Illuminated or Flashing DTC P0300, P030...
Information on Engine Misfire MIL/SES Light Illuminated or Flashing DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0420 or P0430 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Reference Number(s): 06-06-04-046, Â Date of Issue: Â September 12, 2006 1999-2007 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Full-Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks; with Affected 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L or 6.2L VORTEC GEN III, GEN IV, V-8 Engine (VINs V, C, Model(s): T, Z, B, 3, M, 0, J, R, U, N, Y, K, 8 - RPOs LR4, LY2, LM7, L59, L33, LC9, LH6, LMG, LY5, L31, LQ4, LQ9, L76, LY6, L92); with Active Fuel Management(tm) and E85 Flex Fuel Related Ref Number(s): 06-06-04-046
ARTICLE BEGINNING
SERVICE INFORMATION
The wire terminal (G103) attaches either to the front or to the rear of the right side cylinder head, depending on the model year of the Full Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks. If the ECM ground terminal has been found to be corroded, then follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the corrosion issue.
Fig. 1: Engine Wiring Harness Ground Terminal Location (2007 Full-Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks)

Fig. 2: Engine Wiring Harness Ground Terminal Location (1999-2006 Full Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks)

1. Remove either the nut or bolt securing the main engine wiring harness ground terminal (G103) to the right cylinder head. Refer to the above illustration to determine where the ground is located on the vehicle (1). 2. Remove all rust from the ground terminal, the cylinder head and the retaining nut or bolt. 3. Position the main engine wiring harness ground terminal and install the nut or bolt.
Tighten:: Tighten the retaining nut or bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
4. Apply some type of electrical moisture sealant to protect the harness terminal from further corrosion.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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LISAEDF34
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I have a code p1345 cam crank sensor correlation and very rough idle with stalling. When I look at the engine sensor data it appears that both cam and crank sensors are functioning and communicating with PCM. There are no PCM attempts to re-sync with either sensor.
Also, this engine was operated very low on engine oil and when I first evaluated it was three quarts low. My guess is a stretched timing chain, but this is a huge repair. Any ideas?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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You should check the freeze frame data and check whether a code p0014 has set as well. This could also be a cam phaser stuck or failed that has caused this. I would think that would be more likely then chain stretch.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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If it is the cam phaser, the solenoid is working and my scan tool shows that it is not advancing. Because of the code p1345, the PCM stops cam phasing when it sets the code. However, I am interested to see what kind of sludge is in and around the physical advancer. Sludge? The solenoid is good.
Unless I have overlooked a check that can be done without removing at least the valve cover and inspecting and then possibly going farther to remove timing cover and checking timing, I feel like thats I my next move.
Advancing solenoid, cam and crank sensors are good. Have I missed an easy test?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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I do not think so. It could be chain stretch but they have tension-er's on them to keep stretch to a minimum and I have seen a lot of these go many miles before having this issue. If it is sludge you could always try choke cleaner to clean it off and free it up maybe. But as you said in the initial post this was run low on oil for a while so I guess your next move is go over everything and pull the cover. I am sure you will find something from doing that.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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I have a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer that has started ideling rough over the last couple of weeks. The car runs fine down the road and my wife says on some warmer days it seems to idle fine, just not on cooler days. I had a friend check the code and it came back with a "128", which has something to do with coolant temp if I was told right? There is also another code of "1345", or (P1345), which said something about cam / crank issue, possibly the variable cam timing sensor?

I changed a temeperature switch yesterday, not the sender for the guage / light, but another one which is located behind the altenator on the left side becasue we were told that was the problem more than likely. After completing that task I started the vehicle and it seemed to run fine, but a few minutes later we took it around the block and it started idleing rough again. This morning my wife left for work in it and it sounded fine again and she said it was running fine later in the morning. If it begins to idle rough again do you have any suggestions?

I was told by another online mechanic that the 128 code was going to be the thermostat sticking, is this a possiblity? I have not noticed the guage getting higher (hotter) than normal. Would the thermostat sticking have anything to do with a rough idle.

It acts like an older carb engine with a choke and the choke not working correctly.

Thanks and any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Tom
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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Hi You replaced the ECT which sends engine temp to PCM. The P0128 is thermostat not closing for engine to reach op. Temp. That would cause rough idle. The P01345 does cause concern but first replace thermo. And clear codes see what happens.
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At a stop while in Drive, car idles low and rough. When you accelerate, car sputters for a few seconds and then accelerates normal. Any idea?
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 12:45 PM (Merged)
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I am having the same problem, but it was only after changing the original factory plugs with Bosch Platinum 2+.

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No platinum in trailblazers book says not
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I also started having problems with the engine nearly stalling in idle or gear a few days ago with the AC on. I finally decided to buy a new set of plugs, this time ac delco, all of my problems have been gone now and it has been 3 days.
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Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Chevy Trailblazer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My vehicle idles very rough when in gear. If you move into park or neutral it idles normally.
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