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Old 02-06-2017 | 05:19 AM
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Jerk? That pains me. I kid, I kid. I hope you sort the Jeep out.
Old 02-06-2017 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Destiny94
Yea, I went to Autozone. They let me borrow a code reader and when I hooked it up it gave me a code for Cylinder 5 and cylinder 6 misfire and multiple cylinder misfire.

Hmmmm. Not really useful, so now it's time to do some noggin-pokin'. By that I mean, get your head under there and look things over. Sometimes things are obvious.

How are your plugs? Since you have the coil packs, how is the wiring going to the packs? I'd start there. If the misfires stay with the same cylinders (doesn't sound like it) I'd swap some packs around. This is why it's nice ot have your own reader - you can take multiple readings at different times and see what changes.

Also, how's the fuel pressure? You can rent a gauge at the above-mentioned stores. Basically, you buy it, use it, and return for a full refund. It's a very helpful program.
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:05 PM
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Yes, those were the codes. And I know we was test driving again because we put new plugs and some injector cleaner and it still had a horrible miss with no power at all
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fb97xj1
So...P0305 and P0306, and P0300?

If its misfiring, i wouldnt want to drive it, anywhere. Neither should you. A misfire is bad news, for any engine. Misfire could be bad plugs, fuel, injectors, wiring, or the coil pack/rail, to name a few.
Yes those were the codes. We put new plugs in it and some injector cleaner. We was test driving it and that didn't help anything it still has a horrible miss and no power at all.
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:21 PM
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Jerk? That pains me. I kid, I kid. I hope you sort the Jeep out.
I know, I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that. I was just getting aggravated because I had posted this thread for help and everyone was just making jokes besides one person. Your joke really was funny I was just mad. I'm sorry.
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueRidgeMark
Hmmmm. Not really useful, so now it's time to do some noggin-pokin'. By that I mean, get your head under there and look things over. Sometimes things are obvious.

How are your plugs? Since you have the coil packs, how is the wiring going to the packs? I'd start there. If the misfires stay with the same cylinders (doesn't sound like it) I'd swap some packs around. This is why it's nice ot have your own reader - you can take multiple readings at different times and see what changes.

Also, how's the fuel pressure? You can rent a gauge at the above-mentioned stores. Basically, you buy it, use it, and return for a full refund. It's a very helpful program.
Ok, we put knew plugs in it, the Champions. And we had looked at the coil packs and I think one of the boots that the wires go in were broke, so we may need one of them. And I also figured out that cylinder 5 was not getting gas, how do you fix that? And then the wires for the coil was broke for cylinder 6 so I couldn't check if it was getting fire.
Old 02-06-2017 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Destiny94
Well I can borrow a code reader from AutoZone anytime for free
Eventually your time will be worth more than spending an hour to save $15, each time you need one.
Do yourself a favor and buy a code reader. You can't play this game without tools.
Old 02-06-2017 | 09:33 PM
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Go on YouTube. ..
Check out...
"Testing fuel injectors fast"
Then he also has a link to test resistance.
Start eliminating issues.
Hope it's not a piston or valve.
These can be ruled out and checked by checking the cylinder pressures. You can rent a set of gages at auto zone. Easy with a friend. Easy even by yourself.

That way you can rule out the wires to the injector. The piston. The spark plugs. Let us know your results. Do it quick before you build up carbon in the cylinder that's not working. If you do, you'll need a new motor, when you could have just spent one day testing and maybe just fixing a wire or changing an injector...
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Old 02-06-2017 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJeeper
Eventually your time will be worth more than spending an hour to save $15, each time you need one.
Do yourself a favor and buy a code reader. You can't play this game without tools.
Well my boyfriend works at AutoZone but I say we will still invest in one
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Originally Posted by BillyBoy
Go on YouTube. ..
Check out...
"Testing fuel injectors fast"
Then he also has a link to test resistance.
Start eliminating issues.
Hope it's not a piston or valve.
These can be ruled out and checked by checking the cylinder pressures. You can rent a set of gages at auto zone. Easy with a friend. Easy even by yourself.
That way you can rule out the wires to the injector. The piston. The spark plugs. Let us know your results. Do it quick before you build up carbon in the cylinder that's not working. If you do, you'll need a new motor, when you could have just spent one day testing and maybe just fixing a wire or changing an injector...
Ok, we will check out that video tomorrow, and yes I hope it's nothing motor wise which I don't think it is, and we're supposed to get a compression tester tomorrow to check all the cylinders. And I will if we ever get it figured out, thank you!
Old 02-07-2017 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Destiny94
I know, I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that. I was just getting aggravated because I had posted this thread for help and everyone was just making jokes besides one person. Your joke really was funny I was just mad. I'm sorry.
No sweat. Welcome to the forum.
Old 02-07-2017 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bad_idea
No sweat. Welcome to the forum.
Lol thank you, I know I'll have plenty more whenever we get the miss figured out
Old 02-08-2017 | 01:38 AM
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Ok, we put an ignition coil pack plug in it and that fixed the miss at low rpms and it still misses after a heavy load, the CEL starts flashing and it loses its power. I did notice that you can not go over 3k rpms, it starts bouncing off of the rev limiter, this is under normal driving conditions. What would cause it to go into limp mode after you put it under a heavy load?
Old 02-16-2017 | 02:00 AM
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Ok, we figured out the problem it needed the coil pack and that fixed everything. Thank you guys for your time and help



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