Ignition coil pack on Ranger 1999 misfire on #3 cylinder /spark. Swaped cables, new spark plug but no spark from coil #3 connection.

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P0300 multiple misfire
P0302 misfire cylinder 2
P0306 misfire cylinder 6

What engine ? 2.2 l or 2.4 L. You don't say if any codes are set. no P0303 - P0304 cylinder's 3 & 4 misfire ? or any other ? No the cam sensor wouldn't cause just two cylinders to misfire. The PCM triggers the ICM to turn on an off coil's to build up an collapse the primary voltage inducing the secondary voltage . This engine is equipped with a non-distributor ignition system called the electronic ignition (EI) system. The primary circuit of the EI system consists of the following components:
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Two separate ignition coils

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An electronic ignition control module (ICM)

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A crankshaft position (CKP) sensor

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Related connecting wires

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The ignition control (IC) portion of the powertrain control module (PCM)
Important: The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is only used for a misfire detection. It is not part of the ignition system. !
How to Test the Ignition Coils GM 2 4L Quad 4

you have a bad spark plug wire on cylinder 4 or your ignition coil
(coil pack) is bad.

here is a good guide to testing coils and wires if you need it
How to Test the Coil Pack Ford 3 0L 3 8L 4 0L 4 2L

Cold starting misfires can often be caused by either tired high tension spark plug leads or ignition coil packs. If replacing leads, then replace with a full, new set. Coils can be changed individually, but it is often the case that if one has failed, then the others aren't far behind. Some cars have individual coil packs on each spark plug. Some cars have a single pack for all plugs and some have coil packs which may control two or more plugs.

To check for a misfire (ignition failure) follow these steps:

(Cold start) (Use a pair of insulated pliers)

1) Start the vehicle

2) When the vehicle starts misfiring, disconnect plug leads or coil pack connections one at a time. If the vehicle idles even more roughly, then that plug or pack should be considered fine.
Replug each connection before disconnecting the next one. Once you disconnect a plug lead or coil pack connection and find no difference in poor engine running, then you have likely found the offending cylinder. Check the spark plug condition, lead and/or coil condition and connections on that cylinder.

3) Replace components as necessary.

If # 3 cylinder has spark at the plug it must fire if the following conditions apply. Injector is supplying fuel to the cylinder. and cylinder compression tests OK . So check above ,one or both must be at fault.

If there is a misfire, the cylinder that it is misfiring in will be recorded as a code in the computer.

Have the car scanned to determine which cylinder is bad. Then, replace the coil pack going to that cylinder.

Ignition Coil Pack Removal & Installation 2V Engine To Remove:

1. Twist the spark plug wires off of the ignition coil towers. Mark the spark plug wire positions so they can be installed in their original positions.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil. CAUTION
   When removing the spark plug wires, a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
   
   
   
3. Remove the mounting screws and remove the ignition coil.

To Install:

1. Position the ignition coil pack on engine.
2. Install mounting screws and torque to 53 in-lbs. (6 Nm).
   
   
3. Connect ignition coil pack electrical connector.
4. Match previously marked spark plug wires to ignition coil and install.

4V Engine To Remove:

1. Remove the RH cowl grille
   
2. Remove the screws and the water shield
3. Mark spark plug wire positions
4. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the ignition coil CAUTION
   When removing the spark plug wires a slight twisting motion will break the seal and ease removal.
   
5. Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector
   
   
6. Remove the mounting screws and remove the ignition coil

To Install:

1. Position ignition coil pack. Install mounting screws and torque to 56 in-lbs. (6Nm)
   
   
   
2. Connect ignition coil pack electrical connector
3. Match previously marked spark plug wires to ignition coil and install
4. Position water shield and install screws
5. Install RH cowl panel

1.Plugs
2. Vacuum leak
3. Injector fault
4. High or low fuel pressure.
Thats the list of things to check.
This is a #3 cylinder misfire.
There is also TSB about #3 injector needing added heat protection. This could definitely be the cause. I start at plugs and go from there.
Hope this helps.
Thank you,
Lee

a misfire on cylinder number 3. could be a dodgy spark plug, HT lead or coil pack/ distributor hope this helps

Code P0301
Ignition Coil Pack
Ignition Cable
Spark plug
Clog or dirty fuel injector
Evap canister purge valve
Engine Compression
fuel pressure

you have 3 type of engine for your truck
2.3L 4 cylinder
3.0L 6 Cylinder
4.0L 6 Cylinder

need to know that type Engine

The reason why the service light come on because it is a hard code
not a soft code.

Let me know