While driving car shakes then stability control light turns on

2006 SEAT LEON
67,000 MILES • 1.6L • 2WD • MANUAL
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MARKBOBBY
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Hi, my car has started to shuddered when I turn it on sounds like a misfire or something. it does drive but when driving will shake sometimes and then the stability control light comes on. any ideas?
Jan 12, 2021 at 8:11 AM
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It does sounds like the car is misfiring which can turn the warning lights on. To be sure we should run the codes. here are two guides that can help us fix it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Jan 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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MARKBOBBY
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That's what happens when I turn it on or I park up. not sure what else you would like to know i a emulsions warning light and stability control one when it starts to judder. thanks
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Jan 13, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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STRAILER
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thanks for the video. Lets remove the spark plugs and do a compression test. these guides will help us:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

and

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

keep the plugs in order and send pics of the electrodes.


Jan 14, 2021 at 8:20 AM
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