Random misfire
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Staging Lane
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Random misfire So i replaced my Plugs/Wires last night after my SES light started blinking. A diagnostic told me it was a random misfire. Still doing the same thing. What else could be causing this.
After i installed my wires and stuff i took it out for a drive. Shut it off, then when i turned it back on it started, went to a really low idel, then died. Started it again at it was fine. MAN, im getting tired of this problem lol.
Any ideas?
After i installed my wires and stuff i took it out for a drive. Shut it off, then when i turned it back on it started, went to a really low idel, then died. Started it again at it was fine. MAN, im getting tired of this problem lol.
Any ideas?
Teching In
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From: Louisville, Kentucky
Random Misfire I have also been plagued with an ses light diagnosed as a random misfire. Mechanic says it can be one of the most difficult to track down... 
anything from clogged fuel injectors to a faulty mass airflow sensor.
anything from clogged fuel injectors to a faulty mass airflow sensor. 
On The Tree
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try putting some really strong injector cleaner in the tank. A clogged injector will give you a misfire. A half bad injector will do the same. If the intake gasket is leaking into the combustion chamber this will give you a misfire. Hint. Losing fluid and you have no leaks that is visual. Check the bolts on all the coils on may not be grounded good or have some corrrosion.
Teching In
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From: Colleyville, Tx
Originally Posted by wilddawg
try putting some really strong injector cleaner in the tank. A clogged injector will give you a misfire. A half bad injector will do the same. If the intake gasket is leaking into the combustion chamber this will give you a misfire. Hint. Losing fluid and you have no leaks that is visual. Check the bolts on all the coils on may not be grounded good or have some corrrosion.
Heres a story for you....when I bought my car its a 98 TA and it ran ...."off" didn't seem that bad it was just slow...long story short I had a misfire cylinder one...and a knock sensor code. I do some stuff then pull the valve cover to find a bent and broken intake pushrod. Good Luck.
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Teching In
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
Originally Posted by tonyt123blue
mine does it at idle.it started after I changed my cam.so I am kinda thinking it is in the tuning for me.
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