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    so i finally got the car to run right but when im going about 20mph or backing up or anything like that where i just have to tap the gas and it will bog down and want to and sometimes die i put it back in park or neutral and it fires right back up and goes down the road like a top anybody gota clue or suggestions any help would be great thanx
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    Any codes?
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    does the engine speed bounce up and down when you start it?
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    vacuum leak? maf bad?
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    havent had the chance to check for codes yet so will post when i do and no the engine idles smooth when its running and no vacuum leaks
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    I'd clean the IAC and MAF
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