code that the # 5 cylinder is misfiring

1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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RIGHTONE30
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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?
Dec 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM
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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

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Dec 29, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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