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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Question: Vacuum line

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BrooklynBabe62, Cincinnati, OH, June 06, 2010, 12:46

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I have been experiencing "bucking" when the car is in motion after idling at a red light for some time. Advanced auto parts suggests this may be the problem-any others had this?

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  Bret Bodas from RepairPal Test Shop, June 07, 2010, 08:41
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  Did the auto parts store check for an diagnostic trouble codes stored in the engine control module? If so, what were they? With these codes I could provide better info.
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  Visitor, August 20, 2010, 09:07

  I have a 2004 as well and am having the same issue, I was wondering if you found the problem??
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