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The most likely culprit is a bad diverter valve. However, it is still possible that something else is causing this vehicle to backfire. If you've got the time, get several opinions from various repair shops and then make a decision based on all the information

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Recommendation:

Take this vehicle to a garage and ask the mechanic to check the air injection system, in particular its diverter valve

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Take your vehicle to a shop and explain to the mechanic exactly what you learned here. Take this report with you: Print report

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