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#5 cylinder misfire

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SnakeBite98

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hey guys i got a quick one for you. i got a check engine light and the code i pulled said that a #5 cylinder misfire was detected, i've gotten the light twice both after WOT runs through like 2nd and third. i haven't checked the spark plug yet but i know i am running rich, but haven't had any problems until recently. any ideas???


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whats up man

SnakeBite98 said:
hey guys i got a quick one for you. i got a check engine light and the code i pulled said that a #5 cylinder misfire was detected, i've gotten the light twice both after WOT runs through like 2nd and third. i haven't checked the spark plug yet but i know i am running rich, but haven't had any problems until recently. any ideas???


thanks
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i had the same problem i would shift 2nd and 3rd and it would hesit. on mine i found the injector plug was broke and while a lot of vibes. it came off giving no fuel check it i just zipped tied them to stay on cause they dont sell just the plugs hope this helps you
 

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Could it be a result of running too rich???
 
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You might have to go to a colder plug. I didn't see that you had a Timing Adjuster in your sig, but if you do and are running too much timing, this could also trigger the light.
 
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