Code that the # 5 cylinder is misfiring

Tiny
RIGHTONE30
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  • 1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
  • 97,000 MILES
My 1998 lincoln continental has a code that the # 5 cylinder is misfiring, it seems to idle a little rough when in drive and it is not noticeable when driving down the highway. The code resets and it may take a couple of days before it appears again. What should I look for?
Thursday, December 29th, 2011 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the spark plug, compression and injector tests, for that cylinder. follow these links:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

thanks for using 2carpros.com

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Thursday, December 29th, 2011 AT 3:57 PM

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