# Misfire

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/54201>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** nissan, pickup\
**Created:** [August 26, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/54201 "2010-08-26T21:31:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![bedrock](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bedrock/32/868_2.png) [@bedrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedrock)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/54201/1 "2010-08-26T21:31:20Z")

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on 1997 nissan pickup check engine light came on.code number 4 cyl misfireing any ideas.2.4 cyl moter.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2010, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire/54201/2 "2010-08-26T21:47:33Z")

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The straightforward place to start is with the spark plug & wires. Checking out the distributor or coil (whichever) is also wise. Next make sure the fuel injectors are actually firing. (Listen carefully & you’ll hear a click).

If simple things don’t take care of it its normally wise to check the compression to rule out mechanical difficulty before you go too far.