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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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okay 2 start ive got a 93 dak 5.2/2wd/auto. it will barely start and idle and when it does start and idle it backfires and spits and sputters and it wont do anything more than idle. when u touch the gas it dies. if you have any useful info plz txt ,e @ 419 516 7962 as i dont readily have access to a comp. thnx. jeremy
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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fyi. its backfiring thru the exhaust if that makes a difference. thnx
 
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Most likely it is the a timing issue or spark plug wiring. Check around around the ignition system.
 
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