When accelerating the this almost no power and car shakes

2012 CHEVROLET
70,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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EDGAR ARMENTA
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So the car has almost no power when trying to accelerate it, it trembles alot, but once I get it moving it does not tremble anymore. And when it is at a complete stop, it misfires about every ten seconds, just one misfire. if I turn the air conditioner on it misfires even more. so what I did was check the ignition coil, spark plugs are okay. turns out the coil was burned, and I bought another one from the agency, I replaced it, cranked the engine, and now it does not even run at all. I put the old coil back in again and it works, but the engine misfires and trembles a lot. i am lost. I would appreciate the help. thanks
Oct 29, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. see link

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

misfires are best left to a mechanic to diagnose as so much stuff can be bad like sensors /vacuum leaks or basic engine problems.
Oct 31, 2016 at 7:12 AM
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EDGAR ARMENTA
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Turns out the coil I bought was bad, i went to the agency to get it swapped and i put the new one in again, engine doesnt misfire anymore, thanks anyways
Nov 1, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Best, Ken
Nov 2, 2016 at 8:54 AM