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Engine Issue - 12/22/2007 7:04:43 AM

DavidE

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My '06 Endeavor is just short of 30,000 miles and is scheduled for the 30,000 mile maintenace at the dealer on Friday.

Problem is, 2 weeks ago it started getting cold here in central Ohio and the engine started getting an intermittent shudder when idling. It was very warm yesterday and it didn't shudder when I started the car in the morning. I was driving last night and it was a little colder and it started doing the shudder thing when I was driving 45 miles an hour. I'm hoping I don't have a problem before Friday, but does anyone have any guesses as to what might be the problem?

Thanks!

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/23/2007 12:46:27 AM

Sebba

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Spark plugs or spark plug wires.

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/23/2007 8:02:52 AM

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The spark plugs will be changed as part of the 30,000 mile service. The wires should be a warranty deal at 30,000 miles.

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/28/2007 11:47:07 AM

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They did a reflash on the computer and thought they solved it. It did it again as soon as I started it up. We got a mechanic and it wouldn't do it for him idling, so we took a drive with him driving. It happened only twice, both times driving about 40 mph. He said it felt like it could be a misfire. He and another mechanic took it out for a long drive and it didn't happen again. Then they had me drive both of them for a while and it didn't happen again. ARGH!!!! At least one mechanic felt it twice so he knows I'm not nuts.....

They told me to really make a note of the circumstances when it happens again so they can try to duplicate the conditions and make it happen. That's the best scenario for fixing the problem.

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/28/2007 12:00:44 PM

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Did you change the plugs and wires?

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/28/2007 6:25:45 PM

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No. They won't randomly replace parts with the hope of fixing the car. It's under warranty and I'm not going to pay for work that might not be needed.

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RE: Engine Issue - 12/29/2007 7:26:20 AM

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Oh, and since the car has platinum plugs, they don't get replaced until 60,000 miles.

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RE: Engine Issue - 1/9/2008 4:32:39 PM

DavidE

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It's back at the dealer. I got Mitsu involved and there seems to be a concerted effort to handle the issue.