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96 4.0 runs rough when cold. once warm runs normal.

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Old 05-12-2015 | 10:51 AM
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Default 96 4.0 runs rough when cold. once warm runs normal.

Any ideas folks?
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Default 96 4.0 runs rough when cold. once warm runs normal.

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Any ideas folks?
Is there any hesitation or bucking if you take off before its warmed up and no longer running rough?
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It backfires and hesitates. But once warm its ok
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Originally Posted by stoneysxj89
It backfires and hesitates. But once warm its ok
I had the same issue. Clean your IAC, and if there is little/no change, look into replacing your upstream o2. I didn't see a CEL until it was pretty much spent, but pretty much the same symptoms.
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Thanks for the info. Ill do that tomorrow. I know the first cylinder compression is low, but its been running ok until just couple days ago. I was suspecting oxygen sensor. Ill check them tomorrow. Lazy currently. I work on cars all day, last thing i wanna do after 5 is work on mine lol
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