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Old 11-24-2008, 06:08 PM
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ok i have a 98 v6 camaro stock,car runs fine if you dont push it, but if i get on it, it bucks and missis, and throw a code. code says it atnumber 4 cylinder,so i switch coils around and it missed again at the same cylinder?? i just replaced the wires and plugs so i dont think its that? could it be the imc going bad? any clues would help thanks
 
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Old 11-24-2008, 07:37 PM
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One more time.
There are 3 main reasons for misfire.
1) Ignition problems causing weak or no spark: spark plugs, ignition wires, ignition coil/s, ignition control module, spark timing, etc..
2) Fuel delivery causing too lean or too rich fuel mixture: injector not being fired, bad injector, bad fuel pressure, any sensors involved with A/F ratio (O2, MAF, ECT, AIT), clogged filters, etc..
3) Mechanical problemsresulting in low cranking compression: Burnt valves, valve train damage, blown gasket, broken piston, wiped out cam lobe,etc..

Helpful tools: Scanner, fuel pressure gage, compression gage, multimeter, NOID lights, spark tester.
 
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Old 12-06-2008, 03:16 PM
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One more time.
There are 3 main reasons for misfire.
1) Ignition problems causing weak or no spark: spark plugs, ignition wires, ignition coil/s, ignition control module, spark timing, etc..
2) Fuel delivery causing too lean or too rich fuel mixture: injector not being fired, bad injector, bad fuel pressure, any sensors involved with A/F ratio (O2, MAF, ECT, AIT), clogged filters, etc..
3) Mechanical problemsresulting in low cranking compression: Burnt valves, valve train damage, blown gasket, broken piston, wiped out cam lobe,etc..

Helpful tools: Scanner, fuel pressure gage, compression gage, multimeter, NOID lights, spark tester.
ok got it,pulled the plug and it looked like the insulator was wearing on one side, so i changed it and took it down the road no miss or anything.
 
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