RPM's are jumping around!!!!!?

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07-29-2008 | 06:46 PM

mclebed

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RPM's are jumping around!!!!!?

when i start my car and give it some gas the rph's jump around really bad and after the car is heated up its not as bad but still jumping???

07-30-2008 | 03:08 AM

acmech52

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RE: RPM's are jumping around!!!!!?

welcome to the fourm mclebed: enjoy your stay. If only the rpm guage is jumping, the power comes from the ignitor in the distributor. also check for possible loose wires.

07-31-2008 | 04:35 AM

eldannyboy

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RE: RPM's are jumping around!!!!!?

yea i had the same porblem as u everytime i start my car the RPM jumps around what i did to fix it i checked the ignitor in the distributor cap and it was good but also checked the throter body and that was the porblem and i asldo had to change the gauge give it shot n if it dont work take it to a auto shop