Q: Engine is missing and gauges are not working properly
The engine misses in varying levels. Goes from running smoothly to barely running. One time you start it it's fine the next it's horrible. The gauges act the same way. Mainly the tachometer, oil gauges. Was wondering if the computer could be bad . I checked electronic connections and the coils. Everything okay. The only code it reads is low engine temp.
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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