Engine misfire?

Tiny
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You are welcome.

Glad you found the issue.

Roy
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Changed the crank position sensor running great until I stop at a red light or stop sign now it wants to stall out.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Okay, that could be just a dirty throttle body. Make sure the throttle body plate is clear of all carbon around the plate. Common problem for low idle.

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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Okay thanks, I will check it tomorrow when it is daylight.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Sounds like a plan.

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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Just had the mechanic clean the throttle plate. It is doing better, but still acting like it wants to shut off at red lights and stop signs. Noticed it still a little hard to start.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

This can be caused by a vacuum leak. Here is a guide that help help you run a simple test engine cold:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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I just talked to the mechanic that is helping me and told him what you said. Will let you know.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Please do
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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No one can figure it out, lol. Going to check the vacuum hoses next. It has a lot of people confused.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Well checked for vacuum leaks and found none he said it could be the ECM do you think that could be the problem.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Okay, no, I do not. That is the last thing it could be and very unlikely.

Did he remove the oil fill cap and check for any vacuum? Intake manifold gaskets are common.

Roy
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I did not think to ask him. Will let you know.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Not sure will ask Monday and let you know.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Sounds good.

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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Last resort changing the fuel pump was told with the car sitting for a few months and the trash and stuff that settled in the bottom of the tank that when I put the seafoam in that when it was doing it's job the fuel pump probably got clogged up so a friend of mine got one and changing it tomorrow
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Sounds good. Keep us updated.

Roy
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Will do.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Well got it going not where it needs to be yet changed the mass airflow sensor did it going one day this week and check the calatic converter
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Saturday, December 26th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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Here is a guide to help you check the catalytic converter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Can you make a video of the problem with your phone and upload it here in your reply?

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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