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1988 Ford Tempo LX 2.3L Poor Idle Quality, Cuts out, "FISHBITE"
Posted to Ford Driveability on 4/24/2002 9 Replies

Morning,

the car has what would best describe it is a "fishbite" only at hot idle. i have scoped the pip and spout and the signal stays, just slows down due to misfire. map hertz was off, so replaced it. oil had some gas smell to it, so serviced. it must be h...

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Tempo LX

VIN 1FAPP37X1J
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / E.F.I.
EmissionsUS FED.
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, "Fishbite"
OccursHot
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car Vehicle Data

1988 Ford Tempo LX

VIN 1FAPP37X1J
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / E.F.I.
EmissionsUS FED.
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Cuts Out, "Fishbite"
OccursHot