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Originally Posted by Ricochet
I'm starting to think it goes even further past the plugs/wires to my alternator/battery. I found a hose half-connected to the egr so I clamped it back on. Might have been a symptom rather than the problem though, as it's still doing the same thing. When the car starts running rough, it'll die at a stop and I can't start it again unless I jump it.
So, I'm thinking the alternator isn't charging the battery, which doesn't give a spark, which causes that "gulp" of air across the egr/exhaust. Thoughts on that?
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This "can't start it again unless I jump it" is quite a clue.
A jump should do nothing for you that your electrical system in your car can't do for itself. Sounds like your voltage is not up to par if a jump works and your battery doesn't. Possibly the inadequate power could affect the idle but for sure it affects your cranking.
Translation... a jump works with the same voltage you are supposed to have in your battery, but your battery wont start it.
Keith