2003 Bonneville SSEi Engine question

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rynmcdonald
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2003 Bonneville SSEi Engine question

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I am literally :banghead: here. :helpsmilie: I have been noticing when I drive around in parking lots that my engine will kind of lug as if it's misfiring. Didn't ever do this before. It happens with very light throttle. What I did notice that when I changed the plugs in it recently is that #3 and 5 are a little dirtier than the rest. I am wondering if those cylinders injectors aren't performing to their fullest. I will also get hesitation under hard throttle as well and when I looked under the hood at night I noticed 3 & 5 exhaust ports glowing a faint red. I am going to conduct a pressure test by pulsing the injectors. Hope I find an answer there. Any help is appreciated here.

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Re: 2003 Bonneville SSEi Engine question

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I had the same issue little while back but I found out that the plugs had hairline cracks and we're shorting on the metal sheilds. So basically try taking the sheilds off see if that helps
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Re: 2003 Bonneville SSEi Engine question

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Check over the ignition system, starting with the wires, coils, and ICM.

Could also check your cat, might be clogged.
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