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Old 06-16-2013, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mbonly View Post
...it gets worse when the brake pedal is pressed
Vacuum problem?

Bad booster or weak vacuum source causing vacuum to be diverted from the engine control systems when the brakes are applied.

Tee into the main vacuum line with your mity vac and rig the gauge where you can see it then go for a drive.
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