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 Master

get a new mechanic. you need to start with basics. compression, fuel pressure, spark and its control. cat converter being clogged. these are basics before talking anything let alone a computer.

Roy

 Rookie

Check the vacuum port side of the fuel pressure regulator. It might be dumping fuel into plenum

 Master

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