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So do we know if there were any trouble codes in the computer?
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Thursday, August 4th, 2016 AT 9:12 PM
Tiny
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No, don't have the tool and don't have the money to take it to a shop. So I guess it'll stay in the garage for now. I'll check it again tomorrow.
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Thursday, August 4th, 2016 AT 9:25 PM
Tiny
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You can get a cheap pocket code reader they work OK.
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Thursday, August 4th, 2016 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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Oh thanks
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Thursday, August 4th, 2016 AT 9:28 PM
Tiny
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Well I got a hold of one of those pocket code readers and it shows no codes. But then again my light isnt on
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 12:02 PM
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Yeah the cheap code readers don't always show all the codes in history all the different computers etc.
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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So basically just take it to a shop and have them run a diagnostic test?
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Your going to have to see if it's missing?Which cylinder where's the noise coming from?You said it was running good after the spark plugs were replaced?
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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What kind of spark plugs did you put in the car?
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 12:38 PM
Tiny
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Motorcraft Original Equipment Single Platinum Spark Plug
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 1:44 PM
Tiny
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Yes it was. I started it earlier and I believe it was misfiring, then it stoppedal and was barely doing it. How would I test, to see which cylinder is misfiring? The spark plugs came pretty gapped at.54 or.054. I didn't check the gap with a tool when I got them though.
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 1:47 PM
Tiny
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This was what was in there Motorcraft platinum awsf32p. The ones I got said the same thing except the new ones said awgf 32
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 2:00 PM
Tiny
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By unplug the coils one at a time and see how the engine running changes.
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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 6:40 PM
Tiny
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So if I unplug one and if the engine changes, then it's a bad coil/plug?
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Sunday, August 7th, 2016 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Actually

You are banking on the one that not firing to be the one that you notice no change wih. Upon pulling that one loose, nothing changes (as it already is making it run worse)

The good ones being pulled loose will make the engine run worse than it already is, Each good one pulled loose makes you have 2 problems, instead of just one.

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Sunday, August 7th, 2016 AT 12:48 PM
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That's a good explanation thanks.
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Sunday, August 7th, 2016 AT 2:22 PM
Tiny
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CJ MEDEVAC-O-PIDIA. KOM

LOL!

Have we made any headway CHEVY__88?

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Monday, August 8th, 2016 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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Well I tried it and it just seemed to act the same. Took it out for a test drive and didn't notice it misfire or anything. Even had the pocketscanner hooked up, repeatedly scanning just to see if something would pop up. Think I'm going to try to save some money and take it to the shop and have them do a deep scan on it. Hopefully avoid any further damage if there is anything.
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Saturday, August 13th, 2016 AT 6:46 PM
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OK keep us posted on what is found
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Saturday, August 13th, 2016 AT 6:58 PM
Tiny
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Hey guys I know it's been awhile, but I finally took it to a shop where they ran a test in it and they came back and said it was the oxygen sensorso after the catalytic converter and my air intake temperature sensor was out as well. So I have replaced them and now to wait and see if it fixes the problem
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