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2000 Pontiac Bonneville Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Coil pack, Engine.
Mileage: 108,000 miles.

Asked on December 19, 2011

Misfire

Have a problem with misfire. Took the car to O'reily's and ran diagnostics. Told code was for ramdom misfires. Changed plugs and wires, runs the same. Very difficult acceleration with a lot of noise and rattling, once running over 35-40, seems to run fine. Took back to O'Reily's, code again said ramdom misfire. Suggested coil pack. Changed one that appeared to have a bad stem on it, still the same problem. I'm lost. Service engine light solid when idling or accelerating, flashing when achieves 35-40 mph.
Avatar Asked by smalldarl

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Replied on December 19, 2011

Have you checked for a restricted exhaust yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2011

HOw do I do that?

Tiny Response from smalldarl
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Replied on December 20, 2011

With a good scan tool you should be able to see specific misfire counts on specific cylinders to help you isolate the problem.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on December 20, 2011

A exhaust shop can check your exhust back pressure for you.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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