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Hard start / misfire




By sameer4uss on May 22, 2009

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ihaving the same problem i just change my spark plugs but my car also hard to start it makes this misfiring sound before complete turn over it takes 2 to 3 try bfore turn over any help appreciated

Clarification Request

Posted by stevencrabtr on May 22, 2009

what kind of sound does it make when it misfires?....
I have a 2001 GTP it misfires on idle 2-3 times # 4 cyclinder the reason i no this bec i have a ls1m scanner.. i dont hear anthing...

I agree did it happen after you chaneged the plugs?

If so replace them again with some NGK or something

Posted by teahou on May 22, 2009

did this start before or after you changed your plugs?

Same Problem

May 23, 2009

-   and the problem started before i change spark plugs -   Guest

May 23, 2009

-   my car is a acura rsx 2002 base model the car run fine once its started but it makes this rumbling sound n like bup bup bup bup sound when try to start a cold engine once its warm up its good it happen before i changed spark plugs i scan with ODB 11 n it reads misfires but now thats fine juss that its hard to start now i also notice lots of smoke from exhaust ( any ideas plz help thanks) -   Guest

Solution #1

posted on May 22, 2009
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co7196

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crossfiring/ crossed wiring - check the firing order to ensure proper firing sequence..
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