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aeveret2

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Jan 5, 2007
toledo, Ohio
I have finished my 60k service, and now when I start the car it seems as if it's running on three cylinders. The engine has a noticable miss and when I pull the #2 injector plug; the running condition does not change - so I think it's a #2 missfire. I replaced the plugs and wires and I checked for spark, all those are good. I pulled the #2 plug and it is a little wet so I have to believe that I'm getting fuel. The injector resistance is correct and there is voltage at the injector connector. What have I missed? What other tests can I do? thanks for the help in advance.
 
Check the caps in the ECU. A leaky or burnt out capacitor can cause this.
 
checked the ecu and caps to-day and it is clean as a whistle. I believe the caps have already been replaced when the ecu was socketed. The car is still doing the same thing - it's running on three cylinders, and I can't seem to track it down yet. Anyone else want to take a stab at this?
 
Simply check for spark, if you dont know how search and you'll come up with many answers. IT could be your coil pack being burnt out :(
 
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