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Subject:Re: Help with deceleration making a bucking VAN
From:Peter Cassidy
Date:Fri, 11 Aug 2000 15:16:07 +0100

>When I am cruising at Hwy. speed and decelerate a small
>amount the engine will buck and kick the Van around. I can
>accelerate and it will run smooth again with smooth power.
>It also has problems making a smooth shift. I have checked
>the TPS switch which seems on the come into play on idle and
>full open.

I had this problem on my '88. Turned out to be a faulty idle
controller (the one behind the RH rear light).

Pete C

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