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Rough idle when in drive.

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Rough idle when in drive.
« on: June 02, 2023, 08:04:53 PM »
I just bought a 99 sidekick and it has a very rough idle when in drive (it's an automatic).  If I apply the gas pedal and raise the rpms to 1000 rpms or above it smooths out.  If I put it into neutral it also smooths out.  When it is idling rough the idle fluctuates 2 or 3 hundred rpms.  I'm wondering if it isn't a vacuum
 leak.  Years ago I had another sidekick and I remember having the same problem but I don't remember how I solved it.  I'm wondering if it isn't a common problem.  Thank you for any help you can send my way..  Where is the diagnostic port located.  I live in rural Mexico so resources are limited.  There is an Auto Zone an hour away.

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Re: Rough idle when in drive.
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2023, 04:34:48 AM »
The Sidekick's last year of production was 1998, so you need to let us know what it is you're driving - assuming a late 90's Sidekick, the diagnostic port should be under the driver's side dash alongside the transmission tunnel.
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