Misfires

Tiny
NOTAPROMIKE
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  • 2004 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
My 2002 Bonneville was running fine when I noticed it was not running smoothe. I could feel it misfiring and has little power. This came on all of a sudden and very noticeible. When idling if you put it in drive with the brake on, the engine shakes. O'Riley's Auto pulled a few codes out but the one that I suspect and need more info on was the message "multiple misfires". Where do I start? What do I look for? In what order? Plugs, wires, sensors, etc? There was also a code for the powertrain Control Module which I know nothing about or it's location. Thanks for any information to all who help. FYI my last problem was fixed with a new crankshaft position sensor. I replaced that after reprograming the keys with the computer failed to fix the problem. The car (04 Bonneville) has not failed to start since then. Mike
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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  • 3,094 POSTS
For the heck of it disconnect the battery, leave off for a couple of minutes, with it disconnected cross the positive cable to the ground. This will clear the ecm. After a couple minutes reconnect it and see if it starts.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 AT 8:31 AM

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