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What causes motor to sputter or run rough

When moisture or rains alot ,engine doesn't want to idle right .up and down idling and back firing

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I'd say you need to change your plugs and wires. If they get damp, or moist, they will arc and cause a miss. Also could be a bad coil, or coil pack. Will do the same thing. Im not sure what make or model or year your car is [ would be helpful] , but that's where I would start. If you let me know the make and year, I can probably help out a bit more

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