Misfire

Tiny
BWATSON55
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  • 1999 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My 1999 dodge ram 2500 2wd has like no power and it would only go 10mph with the pedal to the floor I hooked it up to a computer and said it had a misfire in cylinder number 5 what could cuz that
Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 1:10 AM

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Tiny
ERNEST CLARK
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There's two kinds of misfires. Ignition and fuel. First check the spark for that cylinder. If no spark, replace plug and wire first. If still no spark, check condition of wire/connector to that coil. If good, replace coil. (You must make sure there's spark while reving the engine at high rpms as well as idle)

If you do have spark, check the injector for firing on that cylinder. Use an automotive stethoscope to listen for a distinct clicking sound. If none, check wiring/connector first. If good, replace injector. If injector is firing, check spray pattern for injector. May be clogged.
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Friday, February 4th, 2011 AT 1:29 PM

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