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dusto74
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Oct 23, 2010, 3:16 PM

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hello i have a 03 taurus with a 3.0 v6 it was running smooth and then it started missfiring alote and its only been 3 mounths since i gave it a tune up spark plugs 'wires ' and i just put a new coil pack in it today but it still doing the same thing ''what could it be ?? please help Unimpressed


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Oct 23, 2010, 3:23 PM

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The check engine light has to be on if it's misfiring. What are the code numbers being store?



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dusto74
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Oct 23, 2010, 6:57 PM

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Oct 23, 2010, 7:00 PM

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Then #4 cylinder is where you concentrate on your testing. Test for consistent spark with a spark tester. If spark is good, then check injector pulse with a noid light.



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dusto74
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Oct 23, 2010, 10:32 PM

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sorry '' but what is a noid light?Crazy is that one of them spark testing lights ?


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Oct 23, 2010, 10:44 PM

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What brand plugs did you put in it?


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Oct 24, 2010, 5:49 AM

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dusto74
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Oct 24, 2010, 11:46 AM

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dusto74
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Oct 24, 2010, 11:50 AM

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well i cheaked the spark and the injecters working fine 'but i can here a clacking sound now and this car is running like a Harley motor cycle


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Oct 24, 2010, 11:52 AM

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Check the compression then



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dusto74
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Oct 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

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if the compres. is off then what is it ?


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Oct 24, 2010, 2:28 PM

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Check all cylinders and post the readings.



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dusto74
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Oct 24, 2010, 5:30 PM

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i dont have a tester for that type of thing how much do one of them cost ? and i wanted to ask you do you think it could be the crank sensor ?


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Oct 24, 2010, 10:06 PM

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Call around, you may be able to borrow or rent one from a parts house.....

With these symptoms a crank sensor is highly unlikely


dusto74
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Oct 25, 2010, 6:26 AM

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ok thank you guys i been told it is likely a valve seized do you think that could be it ? because really what els is there that could cause this ?


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Oct 25, 2010, 7:13 AM

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No, that's not a likely theory at all. Have you done the compression test as you were asked to?



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dusto74
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Oct 25, 2010, 9:07 AM

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I took off the valve cover and found that one of the springs were broke that must be it right ?


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Oct 25, 2010, 3:11 PM

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Yep, that would do it. Don't try to take it apart unless you know what you're doing. If you drop that valve the head will have to come off.



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dusto74
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Oct 27, 2010, 5:31 AM

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ok thanks for dealing with a rookie and im going to get a noid light as soon as i can "LOL" 'thanks agin Guys ' Sly


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Oct 27, 2010, 7:03 AM

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It doesn't sound like you need the light now if your right about the broken valve spring.



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