Tachometer fluctuations

1990 TOYOTA CELICA
175,000 MILES • 2.2L • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RODNEY AUSTIN CLARK
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When applying gas, engine and tachometer revs up then flickers(fluctuates) like its intermittently receiving fuel and tries to correct its self, if throttle is applied more eventually it will either stall, or catch up and rev like normal.
Mar 21, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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Hello,

Have you installed new spark plugs and wires lately? If not I would start there. Here is a guide to help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken

Mar 24, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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RODNEY AUSTIN CLARK
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I took it to a shop, they replaced the spark plugs, wires and dist. Cap.. Do you think they installed it incorrectly???
Mar 24, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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Did you have the problem before they did the work? If not they could have cracked one of the spark plugs

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken
Mar 24, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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RODNEY AUSTIN CLARK
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Here is the full story. Bought it a year ago. Not even a month later it just died randomly no codes no warning signs. Toyota dealership replaced the coolant temperature sensor. Here is where it gets fuzzy. I believe this is where it started this flickering issue, though not as bad, it would still drive. When the problem showed itself it would be very quickly then back to normal. Took it to a shop, they replaced the spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, replaced the fuel filter and flushed the fuel lines. The problem is seemingly worse, less dependable almost everytime I get it to stall. I also have a video of the whole incident that I could show. Maybe attach through the email?
Mar 24, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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okay, it sounds like the ignition coil is shorting out. This is were i would start.
Mar 27, 2017 at 6:38 PM