Pop noise and acts like it is going to turn off

Asked by Mperez2017 Jan 02, 2017 at 10:11 PM about the 1998 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan FWD

Question type: General

I have a 1998 buick lesbre it is acting as if it is
going to turn off but doesnt then it will have a
popping noise then drives smooth.should i worry?

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From your description it sounds like you have a rough idle, then backfires and runs smoother - yes? Could be bad timing, a tune-up can help (plugs & wires), check coils for corrosion, cracked boots too.

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