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Has it been doing this over several fillups? What you're describing actually sounds more like a bad tank of gas, in which case the problem should go away the next time you fill up (and don't fill up at the last place you filled up  |
Yeah, it's done it over at least 5 fill-ups, at all different gas stations around Iceland... so I don't think that's it.
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It could also be that a spark plug wire worked lose when you were bouncing around- that's easy enough to check. Just press down on them and see if one clicks in further than it was.
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Already did this, pressed down on all 4 wires and did not hear any clicks, nor did the car drive better afterwards. (My dad thought it might be this, when I asked him on the phone, so it was my first check.)
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Barring those two, it could be spark plugs themselves (fairly cheap to replace if you do it yourself, but be sure to gap them properly or you'll have problems)
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My dad also mentioned this--but how do I find out if it's the spark plugs, in the first place? I'm not familiar with replacing them/gapping them, so I might have to ask a professional to do that, if it is the issue.
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And a more remote possibility is that an ignition wire or a wire to or from the ECU worked lose in all the bouncing.
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That could also be true, but once again, how to check? My dad suggested I take it in to have an electronics diagnostic done, but only after I check the air filter first, in case that's the simple solution. It just costs so much damn money to get any car work done here in Iceland... usually about 2 times the price of American prices, for parts as well.
BadNick, I'll try the air filter tapping-method today... but I don't have a water hose handy, so may not be able to do that. I hope it's just an air filter problem... it was SERIOUSLY dusty and dirty, for about 24 hours of driving (and yes, all dry).