Engine won't idle right and the won't accelerate?

Tiny
GENE2424
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  • 2020 NISSAN VERSA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
The car won't idle right and the won't accelerate right the the code is misfire cylinder 1 I replaced plugs, coils all 4 cylinders and injectors still remains still shows misfire on 1.A mechanic friend of mine He said its sounds like it needs to be flashed. I seen a video of yall doing a hard reboot on a vehicle take the negative side of battery and alligator clip positive to lost negative for 5 minutes for a factory reset do you think this would help me with a flash.
Monday, December 22nd, 2025 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I think the first thing to do is a compression test on cylinder #1, I don't think a hard reboot will help, here is a video to help you do the compression test, you can rent a gauge set at AutoZone for free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOxIm1F8AW0

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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I'm sorry I meant to say that I check compression on cylinder 1 was good.
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 AT 4:04 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Okay, what was the reading? PSI=? You can try a hard reboot but it may not work, here is a video to show you how. It sounds like you have a vacuum leak so I included a video on how to check for that as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INiDRO5A5MY&pp=0gcJCU0KAYcqIYzv

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRKWV4Are5c

Also, can you please re-run the codes and list any that come up please? Please let us know what happens.

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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 AT 9:58 AM

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