Rough idle

Tiny
JBAKER72
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 231,000 MILES
Had A/C compressor taken off and by-pass pulley put on. Now it idles slightly rough and shutters when it hits 35 mph, but smooths back out at 40.
Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

I am not sure how the bypass would be causing this problem. Is the check engine light on?

Since you just had this work done, my first suspect is a vacuum leak that was caused while the work was being done. First, if the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned to identify diagnostic trouble codes. Here is a video showing how that is done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

Next, check to determine if there is an engine vacuum leak. Here is a link that shows how to check:

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

Try these things first and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 AT 4:57 PM

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