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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Hi, I have a 2000 ex that recently has been hesitating while idle and then again somewhere between 40 and 50 mph. Otherwise it runs fine. I keep adding gas thinking maybe I had bad gas but it remains consistant. Any places you would check? Thanks.
 
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Does it sound like a misfire? When were the spark plugs/boots replaced? Was it raining when it started?

See if you can get codes read and start from there.

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Old May 28, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Can you recommend a good code reader? I am new to this.

Not sure what a misfire sounds/or feels like. But I was thinking about the plugs. I have only had it a few months and have no idea when they were replaced. Thanks.
 
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I have Scangauge II that is always hooked up. I use it to monitor my trans temp. It also has a code reader. It plugs right into your OBDII plug just below your steering wheel.

If you don't know when the plugs were changed when you bought it and it is around the 100K miles mark, then I would go ahead and replace them along with the rubber boots since you will eventually need to do it. Who knows, by changing the plugs and boots, it could resolve your hesitation issue...maybe.
 
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You could take it to an auto parts store like Autozone or O'Reily's and they can read it for you.
 
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Thanks

I will give the change a shot. Thanks as always.
 
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