Chevy 3.1L TBI V6 misses

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  • Meridivs
    Crazy about good old cars
    • May 2009
    • 33

    #1

    Chevy 3.1L TBI V6 misses

    On our 200+ miles trip for Easter holidays the Pontiac TS 3.1L TBI engine started to miss under acceleration and lose power uphill.

    After a few minutes everything came back to normal and we made it ok to our destination but some misfire can still be heard at idle.

    I have attached the audio recording of it
    3.1.mp3

    If you have encoutered this problem or you have an idea on where we should start troubleshooting this issue you are most welcome!

    Thank you!
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    #2
    When's the last time a tune up was done?

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    • Meridivs
      Crazy about good old cars
      • May 2009
      • 33

      #3

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      • Meridivs
        Crazy about good old cars
        • May 2009
        • 33

        #4
        We just changed spark plug wires (Delphi) and spark plugs. Cap and Rotor were changed less than 20K miles back and are looking good.

        Old plugs (ACDelco) were good, with no strange deposits/carbon build-up.

        Unfortunately car is running even worse now - very rough idle with frequent intake backfires and spitting sounds on the exhaust. Mechanic believes it's an electrical issue more than anything else.

        We have a Code 22 on the diagnose interface - TPS sensor low - just ordered the TPS and will post after we replace it.

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        • SappySE107
          WOT-Tech
          • Oct 2003
          • 13514

          #5
          Could be fuel related too.
          Ben
          60DegreeV6.com
          WOT-Tech.com

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