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Solved. Finally.
Okay, dived into it in detail today. Didn't expect to solve the problem with new plugs, ends or valve cover gasket (which is a bear, thanks for the warning). And it didn't. Then came out the SDS. Fuel trim is out, over 1.00. Why no CE light? Hhhmm. 1.15 won't trigger? Has to go to 1.32? I didn't think so, but what the heck do I know?
Anyway, installed a new AMM and took it for a drive. Puuurfect. Fuel trim right on 1.00. Reinstalled old AMM and drove it. Bog-bog-bog.
Diagnosis complete, Doctor: Air Mass Meter. Well, nothing like throwing another $511 in the mix, right?
So, hopefully my little gal is taken care of for a while. New side bag and module, new plugs, new coolant, new fuel filter, new plug wire ends and new valve cover gasket. No SRS light and no hesitation. $1400 in parts alone. Don't call asking for money, I'm feeling a little light right now. But, it's the first money I've spent on the car other than tires and brakes and filters in nearly seven years. Shouldn't complain too much I guess.
Thanks for the help everyone. Helped to keep me on track during diagnosis. While I'm still paying shop labour (no matter how much input you provide or help, mechanics are in business, folks, so if your car is in their shop, pay up) it meant I could start from a point where diagnosis went quicker.
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