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Posted on Dec 09, 2008

Random Misfire on 2 & 3

I am having a random misfire on 2 & 3. I have changed all spark plugs and wires, both coil packs, and installed new injectors on 2 & 3. It is still misfiring bad! help please!

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  • Anonymous Mar 19, 2014

    This car has the coil pack with three coils, but only has a misfire code for cylinder 3. I have replaced the spark plugs, and don't see any stray sparks. I am looking for the fastest way to narrow down the cause of the miss to the injector, coil-pack, wires, or mechanical.

  • Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

    constant misfires all the time

  • Anonymous Mar 24, 2014

    #3 misfiring

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I had a problem with a chevy with random misffires on all cylinders. It was the computer. Fords have very few problems with there computers. Does the check engine come on? Maybe have it scanned. 

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