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Engine shakes intermittently, no cel code.

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Old 11-17-10 | 08:42 PM
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Default Engine shakes intermittently, no cel code.

I just replaced my spark plugs thinking that would fix the problem, wires seem to be good, ignition coils were replaced not long ago according to previous owner, although I can not verify that. It feels as if there was a miss fire in one of the cylinders, but wouldn't the check engine light come on if that was the case? It's a slight shake that can be felt more when I'm inside the car.
When I accelerate it kind of shakes too but acts normal after some more gas, while I'm stopped at a light or stop sign it does it intermittently it not continuous.
I'm about to take a 400 mile trip to AZ and I'd like to fix it before I take off so any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Old 11-17-10 | 08:56 PM
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have you checked the cap and rotor button ? 300 or 400 ?
Old 11-17-10 | 09:04 PM
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Oh sorry it's a 93 SC400, one of the distributor rotors has a small crack but it's nothing serious, I just ordered a new one anyways, so is that the button you're talking about, the rotor?
Old 11-18-10 | 07:40 PM
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I'll take pics tomorrow if I don't get a 12hr shift again, it's hard working so many hours and trying to fix the car. I'm also going to replace the distributor rotor, any ideas on what else to check?
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Anybody? I didn't quite understand what you meant by "the cap and rotor button" Or how do I test the ignition coils.
Old 11-18-10 | 09:32 PM
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its sounds like a fuel problem, when was the last time you changed your fuel filter?
When i replaced mine black gas came out the inlet side and yellow gas out the outlet.
Old 11-19-10 | 12:20 AM
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you're describing exactly how my car was driving when I needed to replace the motor mounts. Maybe check those cuz that was my fix.
Old 11-19-10 | 06:29 AM
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It's probably the motor mounts. They help reduce vibration and is a common issue with older SC's. They don't last forever but can be replaced rather inexpensively.
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Thanks for the help I'll go ahead and replace the fuel filter first.
Old 12-16-10 | 08:34 PM
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it's your motor mounts man, i'm getting mine changed in a few weeks. I changed spark plugs, added fuel injector cleaner, etc. and it just got worse and worse.
Old 12-16-10 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tmh95sc
you're describing exactly how my car was driving when I needed to replace the motor mounts. Maybe check those cuz that was my fix.
I've never replaced a mount and I don't have to... yet, anyway. For reference, how hard is it?
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