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In the case of a steady misfire, isolating the misfiring cylinder is the first step in diagnosing the problem. | In the case of a steady misfire, isolating the misfiring cylinder is the first step in diagnosing the problem. | ||
'''Items that can cause a misfire:''' | |||
===Spark Plugs=== | ===Spark Plugs=== | ||
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[[Coil packs]] | [[Coil packs]] | ||
=== | ===Throttle Position Sensore=== | ||
[[Throttle Position Sensor]] | |||
===Lambda Sensor=== | ===Lambda Sensor=== | ||
[[Lambda sensor]] | [[Lambda sensor]] | ||
===Head Gasket Failure=== | ===Head Gasket Failure=== | ||
Revision as of 23:03, 6 May 2007
Misfire
Steady Misfire
In the case of a steady misfire, isolating the misfiring cylinder is the first step in diagnosing the problem.
Items that can cause a misfire:
Spark Plugs
Coil Packs
Throttle Position Sensore
Lambda Sensor
Head Gasket Failure
A spark plug that shows heavy whitish to brown deposits may indicate a coolant leak either past the head gasket or through a crack in the combustion chamber. This type of problem will only get worse and may soon lead to even greater problems if the leak isn't fixed. Coolant makes a lousy lubricant and can cause ring, cylinder and bearing damage if it gets into a cylinder or the crankcase.