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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Sputter and rugged ride

yo acura fam wuts good?? ur boy needs some help.

bout aweek ago my car ran fine. i stopped put some gas in and it immediately began running rugged and rough. engine light blinks non stop and my traction light stays on...i checked the manual...it said i may have not put the gas cap on right and should b ok in a few days..i called the dealer he said the same...nothing has happened. so i went ahead n ran out all the gas to see if it was bad gas. but its still rugged. ne one have this prob????
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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sounds like bad gas, but could be a coincidence i guess. try some engine cleaner (seafoam, techron, etc.) to see if it clears the rough idle up.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Is the check engine light on? If so, take it to Autozone and have them read the code. Then post it in this thread.

If not, I would disconnect the battery for 15 mins, then reconnect and see if the issue goes away.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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engine light blinks all the time and tcs light stays on.....ive already put in some stuff for water in the gas n filter cleaner.
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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different products have different results
What did you put in the gas- and at what ratio?
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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i dont remember...but i went to advanced auto...i kno one was stp brand..in the usual little bottles they come in...she said i may need to run the gas out b4 it takes affect...
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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get some good stuff, Redline SI-1 will kick out grunge and crud
Use 1 bottle to 1/2 tank of gas
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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these gas caps must be put on and turned until you hear 3, count em- 3 clicks

A few more clicks is ok- doesnt matter,, its just spinning inside at that point,

Less than 3 may allow air in the system and cause fault codes and lights
Has to be on tight- check the seal condition too
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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ok cool ive heard that too...wut is the seal condition???
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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the seal around the gas cap - is it clean and free of contaminants / trash that might cause a faulty seal?
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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sorry- thats right- the rubber seal on the part of the cap that faces into the car needs to be free of cracks, debris etc, It needs to seal!!
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