cylinder 4 misfire

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cylinder 4 misfire

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I've changed plugs, wires, and coil pack...still getting the code. What else could cause it?
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Re: cylinder 4 misfire

Post by justin85 »

have you tried moving coils around to see if the misfire moves? if doesn't move and is still misfire on #4 then I would suggest to replace the ICM. ( the plate that the coils sit on)
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Re: cylinder 4 misfire

Post by loudog1972 »

I had a misfire on 6 turned out to be an intermittent fuel injector. While in idle it has a slight stumble. However step on it, the stumble was horrible. Felt as if the tranny was falling off.
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Re: cylinder 4 misfire

Post by Bonneville'n »

I've changed the coil pack on cylinder 4, I think I changed the plate under the coils not that long ago. I sometimes have a stumble at idle, I've been getting worse mileage by 2-3 mpg. Sometimes feels like it's not making the power it should.I've been thinking of changing the injectors. Any advice on where and what to get?
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