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Having the followig problems, all of which happen sometimes. Sometimes when I start it the car idles fast. Sometimes if I turn it off and then on again it will idle normally, sometimes not. Sometimes when I drive I take my foot off the accelorator and the car doesn't slow down, sometimes it will even speed up. Sometimes from a stop the car hesitates and "bucks" when accelerating. Sometimes on the highway the motor will rev for just a second, then go back to normal. Most strange, twice in the past 6 months, both times at highway speeds, the gas guage has gone from full to empty in just a few minutes. I stopped the first time to see if I had a leak in my gas tank. I've had it into the shop 6 times. They cannot get it to "act up" when it's there and don't have a clue. Thanks for the help. |
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is your gas filter new ? is there gas restriction (pinch some where) ? injectors clean ? Loose wire in the control pannel ? many question in fact can put you in trouble  byeee jegjc québec city canada
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Replying to: jegjc (Mar 14, 2007 11:39 am) |
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Replying to: dsgentili (Mar 11, 2007 5:34 pm)
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Replying to: ejg80s (Mar 24, 2007 10:37 am) I did, however, get yet another engine code. (No surprise, really) The emissions systems in those things are touchy. Being that I have two other small cars, my wife and I drive those most of the time and leave the Montana home as it's still a gas pig. Being that my two Hyundais are great little cars, I intend to stick with imports in the future. |
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 Noticed a coolant leak and now the low coolant light is on all the time, even when the coolant is full. Engine is running hotter then before but not red. Will heat up as it idles and cool down as I drive. Is this a ticking time bomb or will I be OK if I keep the coolant full? Really can't afford any repairs. Need to drive out of town soon. 
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Replying to: mlkutter (May 02, 2007 8:22 pm) As for mine, it has again broke and it now sits in a field at my in-law's house. I refuse to fix it again. The wife wants to and understands that it will be all her this time. If some kid wants it for a project, I'll take payoff of the vehicle. BTW, it's the last domestic car I plan on buying. Every one I've ever had has been nothing but trouble.
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Replying to: beowulf58 (May 07, 2007 1:54 pm) 
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| I have a 1999 Montana. My engine light recently came on, which it does a lot if the gas cap is not on tight. I tightened the gas cap, that didn't help. Now it stays on and when you accelerate the engine light flashes on & off. It seems to be kind of sluggish and also when you sit with the engine idling it doesn't idle smooth. So far it's been a good car, but I'm wondering if anyone has had the same problem at all and what you had to do to remedy this problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: terry12247 (Jul 09, 2007 4:34 pm)
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