Thread: Engine Knocking
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Default Re: Engine Knocking

Originally Posted by ITALIAN2087
Hey Everyone,

Problem: Small engine knock grew in to Bad engine knock (quick)to where the car would shake everyonce and awhile while i was idle. Almost seemed as if the car wanted to die.

WHAT I DID: Thought it was the battery or alternator - had them both check and both were perfect. To it to the dealership, and they said it was the fuel injectors that were miss-firing alot - so they cleaned them and also did a full body throttle cleaning.


I still feel minor jolts from the engine when im at a red light- any similar situations or advise?

Thanks.
I would think that with the "injectors misfiring alot" would cause a code? Did you indeed get a "Check Engine" or "Malfuntion Ind Lamp"? If not, check for vacuum leaks.
 
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