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Old May 24, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Default Need help identifing engine problem

I have a 2004 1200 custom and she keeps cutting out in low-mid RPMs so bad that the check engine light comes on, it pops and cracks intill it hits about 3000 RPM then it takes off like a bat out of hell. In really low RPMs it runs fine but as soon as i hit about 2500 it starts cuttin out. It only does it after its warmed up, when its cold I have no problems.

Please help me out here. Thanks

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Old May 24, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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If the check engine light is coming on, then the computer is very likely storing DTC's, and that should point you in the right direction. Have you tried reading them?
 
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