Misfire on #5 cylinder?

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
228,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
misfire on #5 cylinder. New spark plugs and wires been replaced.
Mar 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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This leaves low compression or a bad fuel injector. When you remove the spark plug is it white in color? if so, the fuel injector is bad, if it is dark let's do a compression test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Here is a guide as well that give more information on engine misfires:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Mar 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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where are the fuel injectors located on this vehicle and how to test them?
Mar 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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So the fuel injectors are inside the intake manifold. It is called a "spider injector" which they had problems, with, I would do the compression test first to make sure the engine is okay. And if so, replace the injector, does the #5 cylinder make a ticking noise while at idle? If so, you may have a flat camshaft.

Here is a guide on how to test the fuel injectors:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Check out the images (below).
Mar 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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