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    I was driving back from class last night when my car started having a little kick when i would start going up hill. By the time i got home, if i tried to accerlate, it would start kicking like a i was riding a bull. can anybody tell me what is wrong.
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  • #2
    is your SES light on? is it blinking? Sounds like a misfire from your description... Check your plugs and wires. If your SES light is on, go to Autozone and get the codes scanned.
    1997 Y87 Camaro with a motor and some stuff.

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    • #3
      you know, i was just looking at some of the other posted topics, and it seems that other people have similar problems that seem to be fixed by replacing a bad coil. i will give this a try if somebody can tell me where they are under the hood.
      95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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      • #4
        no, the SES light is not on.
        95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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        • #5
          A misfire. Always. Or at least, probably.
          <b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCP

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          • #6
            if it is a misfire what do i do about it.
            95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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            • #7
              What year/engine do you have.

              Misfires are most commonly fixed by inspecting and replacing

              Spark Plugs (Should be a light gray on the tip for a normal plug)

              Spark Plug Wires (Should not be cracked or scorched)

              Ignition Coils (these must be tested with a multimeter or autozone has a testing station that will test them)

              Ignition Control Module (Not as common as the first three, also must be tested @ autozone on their computer)


              Alternator (Will give a whine under the hood and cause a blinking dash when it is going)

              Battery (Similar symptoms to alternator if it's going out)

              (these two can give symptoms that mimic a misfire)
              1993 Camaro 3.4L A4 many mods comin for 2004<br /><br />\"The last thing I wanted was to get in a fight in Jackson, Mississippi on a Saturday night\"

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              • #8
                check ur catalytic converter too...
                <b>Black</b> 1998 Pontiac <i>Firebird</i> A-4 swap<br />271.4rwhp/259.4rwtq NA<br />13.30@102.44 <br /><a href=\"http://www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98\" target=\"_blank\">www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98</a>

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                • #9
                  its a 95 bird 3.4l
                  95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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                  • #10
                    Can you describe the problem a little more clearly

                    i.e. the car shakes at idle but not when gas is applied

                    or the engine has little power and sputters when under load

                    The more descriptive you can be, the easier it is to help.
                    1993 Camaro 3.4L A4 many mods comin for 2004<br /><br />\"The last thing I wanted was to get in a fight in Jackson, Mississippi on a Saturday night\"

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                    • #11
                      well, when the engine is cold there is little problem. there is a slight power loss but it is hardley noticable. however when it warms up the power really drops, espically when under load. acceleration is slow and very rough.
                      95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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                      • #12
                        sounds like a misfire...have you worked on your car before? Ever replaced spark plugs or wires or ignition coils?
                        1993 Camaro 3.4L A4 many mods comin for 2004<br /><br />\"The last thing I wanted was to get in a fight in Jackson, Mississippi on a Saturday night\"

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                        • #13
                          nothing electrical
                          95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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                          • #14
                            Well all you need is a basic socket set and you're good to go.

                            When was the last time your plugs/wires were replaced?
                            1993 Camaro 3.4L A4 many mods comin for 2004<br /><br />\"The last thing I wanted was to get in a fight in Jackson, Mississippi on a Saturday night\"

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                            • #15
                              good question. i have not changed them since i've had the car(25000miles). i guess that is a good place to start. thanks
                              95 Firebird<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/673250</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/\" target=\"_blank\">http://photobucket.com/albums/y217/andrewbrandon19/</a> <br /><br />me on a good day------&gt; <a href=\"http://communicatio.webblogg.se/images/wet_cat_113159625.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">linky</a>

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