Rough idle

SKINNEROB45

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2005 MINI COOPER
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
90,000 MILES

When the car is a normal operating temperature and I'm idling in traffic the car idles rough, the organge engine light begins to flash, once the light goes back solid and I begin to move again the car sounds and drives rough. Turn it off and back on again and seems to run smooth until idling begins again. Tried replacing coil pack and plug leads but still the problem persists. Please help

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WRENCHTECH

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You have a severe misfire. You need to have the codes read and they will help you pinpoint where it is happening.

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Saturday, January 30th, 2016 AT 11:18 AM

SKINNEROB45

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Any idea of repair cost?

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Saturday, January 30th, 2016 AT 11:50 AM

WRENCHTECH

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You don't even know what the problem is yet, so. No

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Saturday, January 30th, 2016 AT 11:58 AM

SKINNEROB45

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Ok well, a list of possible problems and general costs would be helpful.

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Saturday, January 30th, 2016 AT 12:03 PM

WRENCHTECH

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Various ignition possibilities, fuel injection possibilities. Mechanical valve possibilities ranging from $100 to $5000. Now, maybe you should find out what the problem is.