1998 Chevy Malibu My car misses

HEATHERBURLESON

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1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I am having difficulties with my car missing every time I stop or the car is just idling. I have changed the spark plugs 2 times, coil packs, boots, and coil pack shell. I also replaced the fuel filter and it still has a miss to it. I don't know where to go from here. Please Help?

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 AT 12:33 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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Do you have a check engine light on?
Codes?
Check compression
check injectors

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Thursday, March 13th, 2008 AT 6:47 PM

HEATHERBURLESON

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I have and the codes read and all it says are old codes nothing new has shown up. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF. I DON'T REALLY KNOW ELSE TO DO. I DID HAVE A GUY SUGGEST TO ME THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR. DOES THAT SOUND ANYTHING LIKE WHAT MAY BE WRONG?

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Friday, March 14th, 2008 AT 6:29 PM

BMRFIXIT

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I wouldn't go replacing parts just because
I would like you to get back to me with the codes (old codes will tell what was going on )
have you checked the crank sensor and relays
good luck

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Saturday, March 15th, 2008 AT 6:23 AM

HEATHERBURLESON

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The only codes that I have are the ones that I got from auto zone and they include EGR valve low flow, throttle contol sensor, #3 misfire, #1 misfire, thermostat control sensor, and low fuel pressure. That is the only ones that the computer picked up. Thanks for all your help

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Monday, March 17th, 2008 AT 3:04 PM

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