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Pyrcide
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Jun 22, 2009, 10:35 AM

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Solid Misfire Sign In

1998
Pontiac
Grand Prix
3800 (3.8)
160,000

In my previous post "Grand prix will not turn over" I had told about my check engine light blinking, and my car hesitating to accelerate and erratic rpm's. Hammer Time had indicated it was a solid misfire. My coils were replaced around four years ago for a somewhat similar issue. When we took the plugs out to test to see if engine was hydro-locked, I did notice they needed replaced, build up and worn. I plan to replace the plugs and possibly the wires soon. I'm just wondering what causes a solid misfire and what I can do to fix the issue. Thanks


Hammer Time
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Jun 22, 2009, 11:22 AM

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Any number of reasons

No spark due to bad plugs, wires or coils

No fuel due to injector problem, wiring problem or computer problem

No compression due to any number of causes

You need to first determine which cylinder and then start testing that cylinder to see which function is missing.



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