BobbyWatson
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- May 10, 2009
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- Members Ride
- VP Executive
The Car
The Symptoms
Two notes. (1) I have not worked on a car for a few years, so I'm out of practice. (2) A few months ago was the first time I saw a Holden in my life, so I'm not familar with the car or its jargon - aka go easy on me with the abbreviations, thanks.
Two more notes. Plugs and wires look good. Computer fault codes come up empty.
I thought this might be a common problem with the model but after reading for an hour or so I haven't come up with an answer yet. Any ideas? Thank you.
- 1993 Holden Commodore Executive Wagon
- VP Series
- V6 engine (says 3800 on top)
- Air conditioning, automatic transmission, no modifications, very factory model car.
The Symptoms
- The engine runs smooth most days.
- It runs rough other days.
- Temperature doesn't seem to be a factor - it can run smooth or rough at any time.
- Never a problem to get it started.
- Can be rough from the get-go, or can get rough while driving... even on the express way.
- Revving the engine can often clear the problem, but sometimes not. It can backfire through the intake when revving.
- I cannot reproduce the problem deliberately. I can start it and get one reaction, shut it down and restart it and get the opposite.
- There seems to be no consistent or predictable pattern.
Two notes. (1) I have not worked on a car for a few years, so I'm out of practice. (2) A few months ago was the first time I saw a Holden in my life, so I'm not familar with the car or its jargon - aka go easy on me with the abbreviations, thanks.
Two more notes. Plugs and wires look good. Computer fault codes come up empty.
I thought this might be a common problem with the model but after reading for an hour or so I haven't come up with an answer yet. Any ideas? Thank you.