Engine misfire

2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
13,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANJUMA MAHHADI
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At first I did not notice it started gradually but with time like three weeks it became so obvious that each time I try to accelerate the car starts vibrating and jerking, but it only happens when is very warm; for instance when I start the car in the morning it does not do it but after a few minutes drive when it is very warm it starts. However, if I glide with the speed engine I do not notice the vibration or the jerking, but if I accelerate it starts it starts around 2000 rpm. If I allow it to cool down it will not to do it until it gets warm. so here are the list of things I have done just to solve the problem: I have replaced my fuel pump, I have replaced my speed sensors all four, i have also disconnected the long drive shaft that goes to the back axle just to rule out that the not the pipe is not coming from the back. I have also disconnected the brake drive shaft both sides just to rule them out. But, still the problem it is still there. it did not change a thing. I have also disconnected the power plug that goes into ABS just to rule it out also, but I am still getting the same problem. please I need your help. Note I am from West Africa we do not have a lot of good mechanics around here and the dealer's are extremely expensive so I do stuff my self and a friend.
Nov 1, 2017 at 1:40 AM
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Most of the time when you are accelerating and you feel a jerk it is becasue the engine is misfiring. I noticed only 13,000 mile on the car is this correct? The first thing I would do is replace the spark plugs and then see what happens.

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 2, 2017 at 1:59 PM
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DANJUMA MAHHADI
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The second cylinder is filled with fuel. is not a bad plug, but a bad coil. I just replaced the set.
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:22 PM
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DANJUMA MAHHADI
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And yes the mileage on the car is correct. we do not use it much it just for the kids to go to school and back and it just a five minute drive .
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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DANJUMA MAHHADI
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Thanks Ken.
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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DANJUMA MAHHADI
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I wish I had the scanning device it would have the trouble and cash.
Nov 3, 2017 at 3:28 PM
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IDK if they with deliver or what the ALDL connector looks like but here is a guide on how to gather the codes by following this guide.

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

Good job getting it fixed, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken

Nov 5, 2017 at 11:57 AM