Considering buying this car, says it runs good but has engine "miss". What is that?
http://eugene.craigslist.org/car/290349065.html
2007-03-09 18:58:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I'm not a mechanic but my guess would be you need to change your spark plugs.
2007-03-09 19:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by redzep 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means the engine is misfiring, most probably electrical, can be difficult to find the cause, some cars need a diagnostic`s check to find the cause which means going to a main dealer, in the U.K this will cost about £70 and may have to be repaired by them, it all depends on the cars ECU(computer), tell the person who own`s the car that you will buy it once the problem is corrected.
Chris.
2007-03-09 19:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by GOD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means the engine is misfiring. I don't think that would qualify as running good. Your pistons are supposed to be timed and combust in order, if they are off the veh either does not run, or runs bad. I would find out what is causing the misfire before I decide whether or not to purchase it.
I'm not a mechanic or anything, I'm sure someone has a better explaination than me. If you are in doubt have a mechanic look at it.
Good luck
2007-03-09 19:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Angie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the hood,if its not there,you have an engine miss!Actually an engine miss can be caused by several factors,The most common being bad spark plug wires,check the condition of the jackets on them,you can check them easily by getting a spray bottle of water,and while car is running,mist spray on all plug wires,if you have a bad wire you should get arcing[sparks]from the offending wire,this is really cool in the dark!without seeing and hearing engine,diagnosis is hard.other causes could be water in gas,bad valves,tired engine[high mileage/poor maintenance]or computer problems.If you are considering buying this car,see if seller will let you have car checked out by a qualified /certified mechanic,if they wont,Steer clear!
2007-03-10 02:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by scrapaintcrap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 04:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually an engine miss is that the engine isn't timed properly. It could be fixed as easily as adjusting the distributer cap or as complicated as changing the timing chain.
2007-03-09 19:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by Guido 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means the engine doesnt always successfully fire.
This could be caused by many things like a vacuume leak or ignition problems.
Shouldn't be too hard to fix
2007-03-09 19:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by Ram 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Misfire can be caused by either electrical (spark) or fuel issues, best way to find out is to take it to a qualified sho and have them check it out.
2007-03-09 19:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by Honda Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋