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Cylinder 4 misfire check engine light

A diagnostic scanning tool was used on my 2007 JEEP COMPASS 4x4 when the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT came on. It read CYLINDER 4 MIS-FIRE. I took the car into a local garage (not the dealer) and they replaced all 4 spark plugs and a burnt out coil for the 4th cylinder. The problem is the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT keeps coming on and the cars performance is also suffering (burning more gas). The code reads the same CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE. I took it back to the garage and they looked over the car for most of the day and could not find anything mechanically wrong after they changed the plugs again and switched coils. They told me the problem is with the cars computer and they can't fix that kind of problem and told me to take it intot he dealer. Is this a simple fix or is it a sympton of a bigger, more costly problem?

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Sounds like they have done a good job, save up your money, wont be cheap most likely

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: MISFIRE CYLINDER #3 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE

Check spark plug wires for corrosion

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2002 jeep cheroke misfires on cylinder #4

Check intake gasket and vecuum hoses near intake runner #4. To do this spray carb cleaner at parting line between manifold and block while engine is running. If leaking rpm will dramatically change. A leak will lean out that cyl and cause misfire

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Jeep GC - Diagnostic tool identified cylinder misfire

P0300 Code - Random Misfire

Symptoms Symptoms may include:

  • the engine may be harder to start
  • the engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitate
  • other symptoms may also be present
Causes A code P0300 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
  • Faulty spark plugs or wires
  • Faulty coil (pack)
  • Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
  • Faulty fuel injector(s)
  • Burned exhaust valve
  • Faulty catalytic converter(s)
  • Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages
  • Faulty camshaft position sensor
  • Defective computer

john milligan

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2011

SOURCE: I took my jeep in to the mechanic and he ran a

"(the #1 cylinder had only 0 pounds of pressure, they said they put oil on it (or in it) and the pressure increased to 25 psi, however it is supposed to run on 125 psi?) " is a test for bad rings,do get a 2nd opinion. sounds like a rebuild will be necessary.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 05, 2011

SOURCE: check engine flashing engine misfire jeep

1st, replace your spark plugs(for gasoline engine) or heater plugs (for diesel engines)

if this does not work, have a mechanic check the timing of your engine. Engine timing is checked in the distributor, camshaft, and crankshaft.

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