Re: [DML] Rough idle and hard starting.

["Payne" <bpayne@xxxx>]

> Idle fluctuation is totally different then a rough idle. A rough idle
> in my car was when the entire car shook and rocked back and forth.
>
> To determine any problems, describe both the hard starting, and any
> accelleration problems you have.
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585

My plugs, at least the two I pulled out, did not look worn at all. They
were just blackened evenly without deposits or charring. Some days the car
will start first crank without me giving it any gas. And some mornings it
will take a couple tries and maybe a small push on the throttle. It is
somewhat dependent on outside temperature, but not exclusively. When the
motor is cold, it shakes and does not like to be given gas as when you let
off it will die, and before it will rev it sometimes stumbles and shakes.
After the few minutes I give it to warm up every morning it will function
normally. Today was much warmer, and it started first crank and idled as
smooth as my former Acura. Oh my god was it hot in there due to my broken
AC compressor, but I don't care because I'm in a DeLorean! I must get that
fixed though.

Thanks guys!

payne
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