2003 Buick Rendezvous Misfrie on the #3 clynder

Tiny
TFIGRAM
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 52,000 MILES
I had tthe engine replaced in my car April of 2006, due to the dexcool misxing with the oil causing sludge in the engine. I recently had a fuel injector put in and a gasket because tere was an oil leak. My service engine soon light is coming on so I has Auto Zone tell whtnthe light meant and they told me I have a misfire in the #3 clynder, whatever that means. Is this part of the engine thatn I had replaced? I want to know if I should take it to the dealership or the engine company?
Saturday, June 28th, 2008 AT 4:08 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
OBXAUTOMEDIC
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,711 POSTS
Yes, a Cylinder is were the Spark Plugs Ignite the Fuel.

What that means is that either the Spark Plug, Plug Wire or Coil Pack has failed prematurely. It could also mean the the Injector or Injector Harness has failed. It might also mean a Blown Head Gasket.

Is it still under warrantee?

You could pull the Spark Plug from the #3 Cylinder and take a pic and post it here in the forum. Then we can suggest the possible cause. here is a picture to help find cylinder.......


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/188069_94652363_1.jpg

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 AT 10:11 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Check Engine Light Content

Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
VIDEO
Is it Safe to Drive Check Engine Light?
Instructional repair video
Check Engine Light
GUIDE
Check Engine Light
Why is my check engine or service engine soon turned on? In this guide we talk about what this is associated with this notorious light, what it is used for and what you...
VIEW MORE