Q: Car starts but runs uneven, ignition module and coils replaced, battery fairly new
vehicle starts with some slight hesitation, runs very rough. Similar Situation 6 months ago and an ignition module and coil fixed it. 2 more coils now changed and back to square one. Runs rougher with trans engaged, little movement possible. Battery is 2 years old.
My car has 204000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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