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Tiny
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If the computer shows that the piston #6 needs to be checked. What does that mean?
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 AT 3:03 AM

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Tiny
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Do you mean a cylinder #6 misfire? That means the Engine Computer detected a misfire with that cylinder. Common causes are spark plugs, spark plug wires, individual ignition coils (when used), and sometimes an injector problem.
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