Posts Tagged: ignition coil failure
Check Engine Light Is Flashing? Here’s What to Do
What To Do Immediately When Your Check Engine Light Is Flashing Quick Summary A flashing check engine light indicates a serious engine misfire; one that’s serious enough to cause significant damage to your catalytic converter, costing thousands to replace. When you see a flashing check engine light, you should back off the accelerator until the light stops flashing. If you can’t get to a shop without further flashing, you should call for a tow truck. That will be far less expensive than a new catalytic converter. Article Why I Take … Read More
What Causes a Cylinder Misfire in Modern Engines
The Most Common Causes of a Cylinder Misfire Quick Summary A cylinder misfire happens when one or more cylinders fail to complete a proper combustion event. In my experience, the most common causes of a cylinder misfire fall into four categories: ignition problems, fuel delivery issues, unmetered air or vacuum leaks, and internal mechanical failures. Misfire trouble codes—especially P0301-P0308—tell you where to look, but not why the misfire is happening. Proper diagnosis means working methodically, not firing the parts cannon. In this article, I’ll walk you through how I diagnose … Read More
How to Fix a Misfire: Step-by-Step Diagnosis Guide
What Causes an Engine Misfire? Quick Summary Most engine misfires are caused by worn spark plugs, failing ignition coils, vacuum leaks, fuel injector problems, or low compression. Diagnosing the problem in the correct order saves both time and money while preventing costly damage to the catalytic converter. The most common causes of engine misfires include: Few engine problems make drivers nervous faster than a rough-running engine. When a vehicle shakes at idle, hesitates under acceleration, or flashes the check engine light, it’s almost always trying to tell you something important. … Read More