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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:12 AM
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I've got a 99 EX. At idle it runs fine. At high RPMs it runs fine too. If I am below 2000 RPM and get into the throttle it starts to shake back and forth and the CEL starts flashing. If I shift into a higher gear it returns to operating fine and the CEL is gone. I'm thinking MAP sensor?
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Pull the trouble code and post it.
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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how would I go about that?
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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You can either take it to a parts store and have them scan it (AutoZone, O'riely do this for free) or jump the green 2 wire service connector under the passenger kick panel.
 

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Sweet, thanks. I'll still take more opinions.
 

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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I'm betting it's going to be a misfire code because you have weak spark. How old are your plugs, wires, cap and rotor?
 
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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About 5 years old.
 
Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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K, I pulled the code. It's P1399. Also today my CEL came on and stayed on and it's shuttering alot more.
 
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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So I R2'd the spark plugs. I noticed #4 spark plug wire was sticking out a little bit. When I went to put the wires back on #4 wouldn't click in. CEL is gone and I think I may just order some new wires unless there's a way to adjust them.
 
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