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Old 01-14-2013, 01:14 PM   #11
thstone
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Originally Posted by Porsche Chick View Post
Could dust be an issue? I live in a dusty area.
Yes, check the air filter.

A rough idle could come from a lot of sources from spark plugs or a coil pack to a dirty mass airflow sensor (MAF) or throttle body to a vacuum leak.

Dealer should be able to detect the rough idle and find the source. They shouldn't need a specific code.
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