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    apbob60 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 25, 2011, 05:45 AM
    Intermitten engine miss for a 2000 RX-300
    Is it fire or fuel? I have no idea but the car will run great and then suddenly it will start jumping and jerking like a rodeo bull. Then just as quickly it will smooth out and run good again. It has 195,000 miles. I had timing belt done again in August 2010. A local garage checked the codes but they were 'dealer only'. Any suggestions as to what it could be or how I can narrow it down using troubleshooting techniques?
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    Mar 25, 2011, 06:00 AM

    Are you using the same NGK platinum spark plugs that originally came in the SUV? Have they been changed in the last 40,000 miles or so?

    Ethanol fuel related problem?
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    Mar 25, 2011, 10:36 AM

    I would try to narrow down exact operating conditions to see what it takes to duplicate the misfire.
    It could be something was on the MAF and caused erroneous data. A worn contact in the TPS can do similar things.
    Do you plan to have the dealer check "their" codes? I would...
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