# \#misfire **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/misfire/1572.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What could be causing this starting problem with my '99 Saturn SL1?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-starting-problem-with-my-99-saturn-sl1/82026)
**Author:** [@NickiH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NickiH)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-could-be-causing-this-starting-problem-with-my-99-saturn-sl1/82026 "2020-02-21T17:22:21Z")
I know that there's no way to 100% accurately diagnose a problem over the internet, but I'm hoping to get some sound advise so that I can decrease my chances of being taken advantage of by a mechanic that I'm unfamiliar … --- ## [2000 Nissan Altima Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-misfire/47837)
**Author:** [@zoodles854](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zoodles854)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-nissan-altima-misfire/47837 "2018-03-26T13:35:21Z")
Hi! First time poster here. I have a 2000 Altima SE w/ 2.5 4cyl. I have a misfire in cylinder 4. My mechanic has looked at it and switched my fuel injectors and ruled that out. I've given it a tune up and that didn'… --- ## [2004 Dodge Intrepid - random misfire code PO300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-random-misfire-code-po300/48292)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Bankert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark_Bankert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-dodge-intrepid-random-misfire-code-po300/48292 "2017-11-19T18:33:17Z")
I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 with 139,000 miles on it. My check engine light has come on numerous times over the past six months. I have had many different codes come on during this time. After replacing the spark p… --- ## [Cylinders misfire upon fill-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400)
**Author:** [@subarusrsweet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarusrsweet)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinders-misfire-upon-fill-up/63400 "2016-11-06T14:44:02Z")
I have an '04 Subaru Forester which sputters and stalls after fill up. It sends error codes for cylinders 1, 3, & 4 misfiring...I only have a 4 cylinder car - help! This only started Friday - a few days later and I'm rea… --- ## [Misfire at Idle After Heavy Braking?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-at-idle-after-heavy-braking/92932)
**Author:** [@MCBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCBMW)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-at-idle-after-heavy-braking/92932 "2016-07-20T15:54:17Z")
Hey all. I have a long story for you. About a month back my wife and I were on our way home from dinner and when we exited the interstate I heard an awful rubbing sound coming from the engine compartment. I wasn't qu… --- ## [2003 VW Golf - Engine shuddering, accelerating slower](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-golf-engine-shuddering-accelerating-slower/93599)
**Author:** [@joshp86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joshp86)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-vw-golf-engine-shuddering-accelerating-slower/93599 "2016-06-20T03:10:56Z")
Hey folks, I've been having this issue for a few days, and your guidance would be greatly appreciated! My engine started shuddering rather considerably a few days ago, seems to be misfiring. Happens both while idling a… --- ## [2009 Ford Ranger 4.0 misfire at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-4-0-misfire-at-idle/91619)
**Author:** [@mmmvr4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmmvr4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2015, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-ranger-4-0-misfire-at-idle/91619 "2015-11-06T07:08:47Z")
I have a problem with a 2009 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 V6 that no one can seem to figure out. It occasionally goes into fits & misfires on cylinder 2 at idle. This is a sporadic problem, it does not do it all the time. C… --- ## [Cylinder Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire/90855)
**Author:** [@MichaelPro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelPro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-misfire/90855 "2015-09-12T16:32:09Z")
Hey all. I am not a mechanic by any means, but have picked up a lot of stuff over the years. I drive a 2003 Hyundai Sonata with a 4 cylinder engine. Several days ago while going up a steep hill I lost power and my che… --- ## [AC pump engaging causes engine stumble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pump-engaging-causes-engine-stumble/89553)
**Author:** [@RAPT0R9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAPT0R9)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-pump-engaging-causes-engine-stumble/89553 "2015-04-06T01:23:55Z")
I own a 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 Automatic with the 4.0l V6. I bought the truck a little over two years ago with 150k miles. The Engine had alway had a slightly rough idle and I never really noticed until a friend pointed it… --- ## [97 chevy k1500 p0303 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-p0303-misfire/89166)
**Author:** [@Todd\_Hooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Todd_Hooper)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-chevy-k1500-p0303-misfire/89166 "2015-03-04T21:55:33Z")
I have a misfire on cylinder 3 that i cannot figure out the cause. The idle is rough, backing out after starting is very rough, it seems to pick up at higher rpms but once the truck upshifrts to the next gear it shakes l… --- ## [2011 Rogue lurching on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rogue-lurching-on-highway/89157)
**Author:** [@Sammers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sammers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-rogue-lurching-on-highway/89157 "2015-02-27T04:17:29Z")
Hello - I have a 2011 Nissan Rogue that has lurched (or misfired?) about a handful of times. It only does it at highway speeds shortly after I've merged onto the highway, usually around 50-60mph. There is a loud thunk … --- ## [97 Ranger engine trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ranger-engine-trouble/88293)
**Author:** [@scrap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scrap)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-ranger-engine-trouble/88293 "2014-12-21T04:17:51Z")
1997 Ford Ranger with 190K miles has check engine light on with P302 computer code, meaning misfire on cylinder 2. Engine runs rough at idle only once it warms up, which only takes a minute. It is usually fine while driv… --- ## [P0302 Random Misfire on 2006 Mazda6 V6 3.0L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-random-misfire-on-2006-mazda6-v6-3-0l/87022)
**Author:** [@IZ1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IZ1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0302-random-misfire-on-2006-mazda6-v6-3-0l/87022 "2014-09-23T21:51:08Z")
So I have been experiencing a problem that can't seem to find a fix for it. I have a check engine light for a random misfire on cylinder 2. I have changed the spark plugs, the injector, and even the cylinder 2 coil, but … --- ## [Rough engine, power is low/surges, misfires when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-engine-power-is-low-surges-misfires-when-cold/84939)
**Author:** [@beefstew](https://community.cartalk.com/u/beefstew)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-engine-power-is-low-surges-misfires-when-cold/84939 "2014-06-05T07:23:02Z")
We're talking about a 2002 Subaru Forester with only 80,000 miles on it. This winter, the cold seems to have taken its toll. The fuel economy is bouncing around between 16 and 24 MPG and the car runs a bit roughly. Esp… --- ## [Moisture and Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-and-misfire/83672)
**Author:** [@frank3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moisture-and-misfire/83672 "2014-02-11T23:15:56Z")
My 2002 Ford Ranger (6 cylinder) got three misfires within minutes after leaving the house this morning (#4,5,and 6). There's been 3 solid days of very dense fog and drizzle here, so I know it's the moisture because it w… --- ## [Ignition woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-woes/83261)
**Author:** [@MichaelPro](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelPro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-woes/83261 "2014-01-27T18:11:43Z")
Hey all. I am driving a 4 cylinder 2003 Hyundai Sonata just at 130000 miles. The other day on the trip back home the car started shaking violently and the check engine light came on. I ran the code and it led me to a … --- ## [Misfire on Cylinder 2 (2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-cylinder-2-2003-volkswagen-golf-2-0-engine/80464)
**Author:** [@Bob-the-Chemist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bob-the-Chemist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-on-cylinder-2-2003-volkswagen-golf-2-0-engine/80464 "2013-12-04T05:33:22Z")
So I've been having some problems with my Golf lately (2.0 L gasoline engine, 98k miles). It started with an engine coolant thermostat code. This was repaired by replacing the thermostat and housing. Shortly after this f… --- ## [91 Prizm misfire post transmission replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-prizm-misfire-post-transmission-replacement/81768)
**Author:** [@91Prizm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/91Prizm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2013, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-prizm-misfire-post-transmission-replacement/81768 "2013-10-13T04:18:28Z")
I've got a 91 prizm where on a recent roadtrip the transmission went out on the freeway. While driving 75mph, i heard a quick ping sound, then a quick wheel skip followed by the sound of my transmission turning itself in… --- ## [Issue with a 96 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-a-96-toyota-corolla/80850)
**Author:** [@KaptRandom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaptRandom)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-a-96-toyota-corolla/80850 "2013-08-11T22:53:29Z")
About a month ago I went to get into my car and it would not start. It tried to but after testing things with my neighbor there didn't seem to be consistent spark. So I bought a new distributor. Got it installed and the … --- ## [1998 V70 GLT. Sporadically Runs Rough/Power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-v70-glt-sporadically-runs-rough-power-loss/80720)
**Author:** [@White\_Knight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/White_Knight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-v70-glt-sporadically-runs-rough-power-loss/80720 "2013-08-04T22:52:16Z")
THE FREQUENCY: This is a condition that has become progressively worse over the last six months. Initially it occurred once a week and now it is happening almost every day, lasts longer and is more acute. THE SYMPTOMS… --- ## [My Town & Country - 40% drop in fuel economy!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-town-country-40-drop-in-fuel-economy/80654)
**Author:** [@DielectricUnion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DielectricUnion)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-town-country-40-drop-in-fuel-economy/80654 "2013-08-01T05:09:35Z")
I have a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country FWD with 3.8L V6. Recently, I had an error code of MISFIRE CYL 5. I changed my spark plugs and added some injector cleaner to fuel tank with no results. Then I replaced my ignition c… --- ## [2002 Elantra Rough Idle and Misfire when Hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-rough-idle-and-misfire-when-hot/71481)
**Author:** [@AlanR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-elantra-rough-idle-and-misfire-when-hot/71481 "2012-04-19T03:15:01Z")
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 2.0L 140k miles Symptoms: - Intermittent rough idle when hot, slight shutter, surges between 700-800rmp - Intermittent hesitation when accelerating, cylinder 2 misfire when hot and under load - … --- ## [2000 Toyota Avalon misfire issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-misfire-issue/70109)
**Author:** [@awon34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awon34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-avalon-misfire-issue/70109 "2011-12-25T11:37:22Z")
Hello all, I've been having issues with my 2000 Toyota Avalon for the past few days. After troubleshooting with my mechanic this morning, we discovered that the front three ignition coils (when looking at the car from … --- ## [Nissan Maxima Ignition Coils going bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-ignition-coils-going-bad/63863)
**Author:** [@MikeM95831](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeM95831)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-maxima-ignition-coils-going-bad/63863 "2011-10-10T19:59:32Z")
I haven't had a check-engine light yet, but at idle, my 1996 Maxima has a sporadic misfire -- there's no rhythm to it at all. Does this sound like a symptom of a coil going bad? What would be a good way to test them… --- ## [1996 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic/66803)
**Author:** [@recarlberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/recarlberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-honda-civic/66803 "2011-08-04T01:01:59Z")
The check engine light is on in my 1996 Honda Civic. The code for it is P1382, which is supposed to be either a misfire or the ignition control system. It runs fine most of the time, but intermittently cuts out while I a… --- ## [2002 Ford Focus Cylinder 2 misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-cylinder-2-misfire/66070)
**Author:** [@79corvette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/79corvette)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-focus-cylinder-2-misfire/66070 "2011-07-22T21:49:00Z")
I've got a misfire problem with my Focus. It started about a month ago and did not trip a code until last week. It stumbles on acceleration between 2,000 and 4,000 rpms. It is only a slight stumble and although notice… --- ## [2001 Audi A4 - Rough Idle (misfiring)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-rough-idle-misfiring/66376)
**Author:** [@v0max](https://community.cartalk.com/u/v0max)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a4-rough-idle-misfiring/66376 "2011-07-19T04:02:02Z")
I have a 2001 Audi A4 1.8t (AWM engine, B5 platform). When I start the car, I get misfires on all cylinders (very rough idle, sometimes it stalls when the engine is cold) and the car appears to be running lean. Once th… --- ## [88 C-1500 Miss-Fire Back-firing on Hot Re-start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-c-1500-miss-fire-back-firing-on-hot-re-start/58877)
**Author:** [@LEWie2s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LEWie2s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/88-c-1500-miss-fire-back-firing-on-hot-re-start/58877 "2011-05-30T16:47:58Z")
My '88 Chev pick-up normally runs fine, but occasionally, esp after a five minute stop, it acts like the timing is way off, as when I give it any gas, it instantly bogs way down and starts back-firing, climbs hills only … --- ## [Ford Escape Engine Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-engine-misfire/55399)
**Author:** [@ArchEscape](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArchEscape)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-escape-engine-misfire/55399 "2011-05-01T03:26:39Z")
I'm hoping someone can help- about at my wits end with this one. I've been having problems with my 2001 V6 Escape having cylinder misfires for about a year with no luck finding the cause. The car stumbles and pops on s… --- ## [Thoughts on other car problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-other-car-problems/63437)
**Author:** [@ChrisAshton84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisAshton84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-on-other-car-problems/63437 "2011-04-07T18:02:05Z")
I just posted my current problem, but I figure it might be worth seeing what you think of the other problems I've had recently with my 03 Neon: 1) The CMP sensor throws codes constantly and the car is really hard to… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/misfire/1572.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=misfire)