Misfire rough idle and codes for knock sensor misfire and O2 sensor

Tiny
POORPONTIAC
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  • 2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 170,000 MILES
I am getting a code for o2 sensor and misfire code. It idles really rough and loud a slight knock from around the driver side somewhere. I have fixed a lot of things including spark plugs, wires, EGR sensor, ignition coils, oil change. When I do drive it has a bad kick and hard time shifting tough start up and rough idle. I thought maybe it had a vacuum leak. I have sprayed throttle body cleaner all over, but I cannot hear any idle change. I have even tested my fuel injector connection with a voltmeter and they read just fine all the same. Can anybody help me because I am stumped and cannot keep putting money into it? But, my wife and I need the vehicle to get to work.
Thursday, April 13th, 2017 AT 11:48 AM

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Tiny
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Misfires are best handled by a mechanic as it can be a sensor bad, injector or basic engine problem. It can also be from low fuel pressure. Take to a mechanic instead of dumping money into parts that may be good and not need replacing if engine runs bad transmission never works right.
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Thursday, April 13th, 2017 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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I can handle most everything except transmission, but it is my first and will be my last Pontiac.
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Thursday, April 13th, 2017 AT 12:27 PM
Tiny
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Wait on trans until you straighten out engine that may be the trans problem as well because engine isn't running right
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Thursday, April 13th, 2017 AT 5:28 PM

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