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Question: Car is running rough and missing and will not accelerate very much.

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hollieopp, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Mount Vernon, WA, May 31, 2011, 14:49
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What could be the problem. It is running really bad and sounds like it it missing.

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    Superbob May 31, 2011, 15:02
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    You could have faulty sparkplug wires, worn out or fouled sparkplugs. The distributor cap or rotor could be arcing cutting our your spark. Check out that stuff and write back with as much information as possible. Good luck.
    If you want to find a Toyota specialist, here's our directory link for you:
    https://repairpal.com/directory?address=98273&car_brand_n...

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    hollieopp, June 09, 2011, 20:57
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    Thank you so much for your response as that was exactly what was wrong. Thanks for responding I do appreciate it. Now I know why they call you Superbob!

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