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Subject:bucking, part deaux
From:karen brown
Date:Mon, 11 May 1998 12:10:22 -0400

Hi all,
THANKS for all the messages regarding my bucking, or stumbling, problem
while on the highway.  It hasn't happened again, tho I haven't been on the
interstate again either.  I received a variety of answers and thought I'd
summarize them for the list:  2 or 3 said to change the fuel filter and run
some premium gas; 2 said it might be early signs of ECU failure (please
gods, NO!); 2 or 3 referred to an auxiliary airbox wiring harness; 1 said it
might be the hall sender on the distributor (never heard of that before); 1
or 2 O2 sensor replacement suggestions; 1 temp sensor near thermostat; 1
cruise control problem (I don't have cruise); and 1 suggestion to clean the
carbon track in the sealed airflow meter.  I have dutifully saved all these
responses in case the problem recurs and I have to go to my mechanic.  And I
put a tank of premium, name-brand gas in the tank.  Will have the fuel
filter changed at my next oil change.

Hate to gush but this list is GREAT!  Thanks again.

Karen Brown
'84 Westy in Florida

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