1999 Subaru Forester rough idle

1999 SUBARU FORESTER
93,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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YOSHI01
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put new plugs and wires in on Saturday, but car idles rough. Runs fine going down road.
Jun 9, 2010 at 4:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Idle air control valve.
Jun 9, 2010 at 5:37 PM