1999 Saturn SL2 Engine idling very rough

1999 SATURN SL2
162,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHIPARMSTRONG58
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I was on my way to work this morning and my engine suddenly started running very rough. It sounds like one of the cylinders are not firing. I checked the spark plug wires and they are still on tight. No oil or water is leaking out of the engine externally. Is it possible that the timing chain slipped? The engine has a smell like burning gunpowder as long as I can keep it running. The service engine light came on enroute to work and then the engine began to have the problems described. What are some possible causes of these symptoms?

Thanks in advance,

Chip Armstrong
Mar 5, 2010 at 8:13 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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There are alot of differnt things that could be causing this instead of chasing down everyone of them let's start with u getting the codes for me bring me back the numbers of the codes u have so I can better help u.
Mar 5, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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