How many cylinders are needed for a misfire?
Okay, six cylinders of potential problems have just been narrowed to one. Had we not been computer controlled, studying the spark plugs would have helped focus on possible sources of a misfire.
What does it mean when your car engine misfire?
The engine stumbles for a moment and then regains its pace. Just as soon as the rpm settle down, though, the engine misfire reappears, and you’re stuck with the sinking feeling that accompanies all automotive problems beyond the shadow of your wisdom: “Something’s wrong.”
What should I do if my Toyota V6 misfire?
Of course, a misfire while accelerating meant the Toyota V6 got even slower. The sensible method is to gather available knowledge about the engine misfire, focus on steps necessary to eliminate suspects and let the process guide you to its cause. Call it scientific method, with some sensible leaps.
Can a fuel injector be replaced after a misfire?
The repair and replacement (R and R) of fuel injectors is a bigger project than the plugs, so we stuck to the plan and stored the knowledge in case ignition repairs failed to fix things. The other plugs had been replaced about 20,000 miles earlier and looked almost ideal. Every one was in good shape, short of the lean read on #4.
What’s the misfire code on a 1995 Lexus LS400?
Lexus LS400: I have a 1995 LS400. I am getting a random misfire… I have a 1995 LS400… I have a 1995 LS400. I am getting a random misfire code and lots of smoke.
Why does my LS400 have black smoke coming out?
Two sticking open injectors can also cause your problem, usually the smoke will be more of a black, dark color when that is the issue. It can be checked using a noid light on the connectors for the injectors when the problem is occuring.
Why is my car getting a Random Misfire code?
Getting random misfires on 5,4,6,8.someone told me to try the FPR I have order one. Any other help, with fuel coming out of the exhaust this is dangerous now. The car runs like it is flooding, Tried all of the above. I am getting raw gas out of the exhaust now.