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bad ignition timing is correct. The timing gears may have slipped, and if the timing system uses a belt instead of a chain then the belt could have worn. The timing systen keeps the intake, exhaust and cyclinder pistons all in time so the engine will fire correctly. If the belt or chain slips even just a small amount, then the valves let gas in or out before or after the piston is at the point where the cylinder shout fire the spark plug. If the belt or chain slip far enough the engine will not fire at all.
Bad ignition timing or fuel getting to the exhaust.
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Why does a car backfire and die?
A car can backfire and die if the spark plugs are bad. The car could also have a problem with the timing or the catalytic converter .
Why does your car backfire while decelerating?
Slowing down
Why does a car turn off after a backfire?
it doesn't or it shouldent'
If the car is puttering like a backfire and wont start what is wrong with the car?
catalytic converter?
Your car accelerator plate makes a popping noise when you press down on it?
If by "popping noise" you mean backfire, it could be crossed ignition wires, or some sort of misfire.
Does a bad alternator make your car backfire?
No! A car backfires because unburned fuel is getting to the muffler. The heat of the exhause system causes the fuel to combust, thus a backfire. A bad alternator will just not charge your car battery.
Why does a car backfire when you first start it?
Could be in need of a tune-up.
Why would a car backfire 1 time then sputter?
A sparkplug misfiring.
How 2 fix a car backfire?
Its either too much fuel coming from the carbeuator and causing it to backfire or it could be spark plugs wired wrong. try to be more specific on where backfire is coming from. either out of the carbeuator or the tailpipes.
Why does a lesabre limted backfire when you try to pass a car on highway?
bad compression
Why does your car hesitate and backfire between 35-50mph?
Possibly because its old!
What causes backfire in a 1992 Honda civic?
Your car is running too rich.
