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1980 Buick Century 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Surge, MIL Lamp on
Posted to GM Driveability on 5/29/1998

vehicle runs good at idle, almost dies under heavy throttle application. vehicle runs good with 4 wire est connector disconnected & timing set at 15 deg. this vehcile is not turbocharged but it appears the timing retards under heavy throttle application, ie 20...

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car Vehicle Data

1980 Buick Century

VIN 4L69AAH186
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsCA EMISSIONS
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Surge, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways, Under Load
Misc.Prod Date 2/80
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car Vehicle Data

1980 Buick Century

VIN 4L69AAH186
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl
EmissionsCA EMISSIONS
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Surge, MIL Lamp On
OccursAlways, Under Load
Misc.Prod Date 2/80