Misfire on Idle Rev 5 N/A

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Ralliart
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Misfire on Idle Rev 5 N/A

Post by Ralliart »

Noticed a slight misfire on my MR2 on idle. When revved / driven its fine just on idle it backfires / misfires slightly.

Any ideas peeps..?
oVerboost
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Re: Misfire on Idle Rev 5 N/A

Post by oVerboost »

How old are the plugs? Has it been stood for a while? Any water build up around the plugs?

If in doubt, I would just start with the basics; get some decent new plugs, leads and a dizzy etc. Even if it doesn't need it all, it future proof's these items as well as ruling them out if it's something else.

Does it clear or get any better when the car is hot? Or better/worse when cold?
mr2garageswindon
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Re: Misfire on Idle Rev 5 N/A

Post by mr2garageswindon »

Check the coil for cracks, usually they split allowing moisture in.
With the engine running if you have a grab around the coil you will probably get a zap from it.
Not a great idea but that is how I found the last faulty coil.
Safer to just remove and inspect it.
Ralliart
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Re: Misfire on Idle Rev 5 N/A

Post by Ralliart »

Already had it zap me earlier :oops:

mr2garageswindon wrote:Check the coil for cracks, usually they split allowing moisture in.
With the engine running if you have a grab around the coil you will probably get a zap from it.
Not a great idea but that is how I found the last faulty coil.
Safer to just remove and inspect it.
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