Q: Rough idle at 500 rpms

asked by on July 09, 2016

Replaced #7 coil and spark plug after plugging in computer. Did not fix. Engine runs smooth while driving. 105,000 miles

My car has 105000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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