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What will cause a GL 1800 to idle rough and have sluggish acceleration?

* Spark plugs: Worn or fouled spark plugs can cause a GL 1800 to idle rough and have sluggish acceleration.

* Fuel injectors: Clogged or dirty fuel injectors can prevent the engine from getting the fuel it needs to run properly.

* Air filter: A dirty air filter can restrict airflow to the engine, causing it to run rich and idle rough.

* Throttle body: A dirty throttle body can prevent the engine from getting the air it needs to run properly.

* Idle air control valve: A faulty idle air control valve can cause the engine to idle too high or too low.

* Vacuum leaks: Vacuum leaks can cause the engine to run lean and idle rough.

* Compression problems: Low compression in one or more cylinders can cause the engine to run rough and have sluggish acceleration.