missfiring question...
Originally Posted by MIA2FASLANCER
so the CEL went out ? and what do you mean by
spark plug gap was way off on all 4 plugs. the 1st and 3rd were at like .050-.055in and the 2nd and 4th were both over .060in! The 4th was the worst! The plugs looked like they were probably the stock ones...
i have this CEL problem too an i dont see why is still there i have iridium plugs and magnacore spark plug wires help me out
spark plug gap was way off on all 4 plugs. the 1st and 3rd were at like .050-.055in and the 2nd and 4th were both over .060in! The 4th was the worst! The plugs looked like they were probably the stock ones...
i have this CEL problem too an i dont see why is still there i have iridium plugs and magnacore spark plug wires help me out
Us Evo owners have similar problems.
Last edited by jqturbo; Jun 8, 2006 at 10:44 AM.
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My CEL never came on.... it shouldn't. There isn't a sensor to tell you it's a good idea to replace your plugs... 
Also comatose721 I don't mean to offend you cause everyone says you know your way around Lancers pretty good.... However, if you look at the sticker on the hood that basically talks about the cat and emissions certification bull crap, it states that the spark plug gap should be set to 0.039-0.043, not 0.044.
Also comatose721 I don't mean to offend you cause everyone says you know your way around Lancers pretty good.... However, if you look at the sticker on the hood that basically talks about the cat and emissions certification bull crap, it states that the spark plug gap should be set to 0.039-0.043, not 0.044.
Originally Posted by 72charger
Also comatose721 I don't mean to offend you cause everyone says you know your way around Lancers pretty good.... However, if you look at the sticker on the hood that basically talks about the cat and emissions certification bull crap, it states that the spark plug gap should be set to 0.039-0.043, not 0.044.
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Originally Posted by 72charger
I read the right up on missfiring but I have a question. My car only seams to missfire when the A/C is on. I know the A/C puts the car under a load which makes it have to work the engine harder but recently it's been getting worse and today it is getting really bad. But again it only seams to do it when the A/C is on. I'm gonna check my plugs and wires and see what I find but I wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem.
Also, if one of the coil packs goes bad is there a way to tell it or is that one of those things where you just replace it and see if the car gets better?
Also, if one of the coil packs goes bad is there a way to tell it or is that one of those things where you just replace it and see if the car gets better?
before i even read your post.. i saw "misfiring" .... immediately i thought... this guy just needs plugs... you should also look into getting some magnecore wires if your dont already have some
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i change them about every 3-4 oil changes.. call it overtime... but it gives me peace of mind to know that theres a fresh spark fest goin on under the hood lol
Originally Posted by Kid Lancer 7
you should also look into getting some magnecore wires if your dont already have some
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How often should wires be replaced?
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