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Cylinder 5 misfire

I changed spark plugs and wires. Now I am reading a misfire on cylinder 3. I've changed that wire again and spark plug again with the same result please this problem is driving me crazy.

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If you have a distributor cap on this engine and I presume you have by changing the wire. There is in all probability a crack in the cap at this cylinder or a track line down the outside of the cap from dirt etc allowing moisture to divert the spark from the plug. Spray crc or wd40 around the cap or remove cap and look for cracks at this point

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SOURCE: I am getting a misfire

What year grand prix?what size motor?

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SOURCE: 1998 Cavalier No Spark in cylinders 1 & 4

ignition mod. grounds,pcm or timing belt could all be it but, I would have to look at timing first.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2009

SOURCE: I am getting a misfire

Here is a copy of the "Policy Adjustment" that I took to the dealer with me this morning. Hope this helps any of you.

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Subject: Special Policy Adjustment - Catalytic Converter #05551 -(09/14/2005)
Models: 2001-02 CHEVROLET IMPALA, MONTE CARLO
2001-02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
2001-02 BUICK REGAL
EQUIPPED WITH 3.4L (RPO LA1 - VIN E) OR 3.8L (RPO L36 - VIN K) V6 ENGINE
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Condition
Some customers of 2001-02 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix; and Buick Regal model vehicles, equipped with a 3.4L (RPO LA1 - VIN E) or 3.8L (RPO L36 - VIN K) V6 engine, may experience a condition where the vehicle exhaust catalytic converter is replaced due to complaints of lack of power or illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). This may be due to the front endcone insulation from the catalytic converter breaking away and blocking the front of the first catalyst brick and preventing the free flow of exhaust gas through the converter.
Special Policy Adjustment
This special policy covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (190,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after September 15, 2005 are covered by this special policy and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to September 15, 2005 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are all 2001-02 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo; Pontiac Grand Prix; Buick Regal model vehicles, equipped with a 3.4L (RPO LA1 - VIN E) or 3.8L (RPO L36 - VIN K) V6 engine and built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Year
Division
Model
From
Through
2201
Chevrolet
Impala
19100001
19378250
2001
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo
19100001
19378233
2001
Pontiac
Grand Prix
1F100004
1F275188
2001
Buick
Regal
11100004
11338085
2002
Chevrolet
Impala
29100001
29374833
2002
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo
29100016
29374832
2002
Pontiac
Grand Prix
2F100019
2F276927
2002
Buick
Regal
21100001
21288762
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this special policy are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO).
Part Number
Description
Qty/ Vehicle
10343187
Converter, Catalytic (L36 engine)
1
10343185
Converter, Catalytic (LA1 engine)
1
10328740
Gasket, Catalytic Converter (Converter to I-Pipe, both)
1
15286606
Gasket, Exh Manif Pipe (L36)
1
24505057
Gasket, Exh Manif Pip (LA1)
1
Customer Notification
General Motors will notify customers of this special policy on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter included with this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly).
Service Procedure
Catalytic Converter Inspection
Begin the inspection by reviewing the condition described by the customer. Refer to "Description and Operation," SI document 657895, to help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2009

SOURCE: 99 5.2 durango :pulled codes for multipe missfire cylinder #5-7

Aloha We have just replaced all of what you have replaced, plus water pump, fuel pump, pcv valve and 02 sensor. Took it to mechanic today we had misfire on 1,2,6,7. Mechanic said that the 99 dodge is known for bad computers, he checked ours and works great turns out that it was the coil. Ours was jumping 1/4 inch and had a orange/yellow spark. it is supposed to have a 1 inch spark and be blue. This has solved our problems after 527 dollars later.
Check the coil!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: Misfire of cylinder 2 & 5 on 04 Buick LaSabre Custom

Ok this may be something smal that may be simple to fixs; your plugs are in the wrong cylinder?

Check Your gap size .060 (In thousandths of an inch)

Im not sure of the size of engine please look below for your make?

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Fig. 3.8L VIN 1 Engine Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributorless ignition system


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Fig. 3.8L VIN K Engine Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributorless ignition system


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Fig. 3.8L (VIN 1 and L) Engines Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributorless ignition system
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Fig. 3.8L (VIN K) Engine Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2 Distributorless ignition system
I hope that this help!

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Your misfire can be cause by couple of things but the cheapest way that you can try to fix your car is to do a tune up by replacing:
1)all spark plugs
2)do a oil change
3)spark plug wires
3)distributor cap and rotor

note misfire can be cause by:
1.bad gas
2.spark plug and/or wire
3.distributor cap and/or rotor
4.valve adjustment
5.injector
6.off timing
7.ECM
8.bad wiring(power, ground or feed line)
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