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Engine Misfires, Car Runs Rough : Part 2

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Engine Misfires Car Runs Rough For Part 1 Click The Link Step 12  - If the compression test is okay along with a wet spark plug, the  ignition coil needs to be tested. Test Ignition Coil Output Step 13  - Spark plug wires are designed to transfer an electrical charge from the coil to the spark plug, when these cables wear, they can short circuit causing a misfire. Shorted Spark Plug Wires Step 14  - A fuel injector regulates the amount of fuel which is consumed by the engine, if the  injector operation  has failed the cylinder will misfire. Test Fuel Injector Operation Step 15  - A random misfire is can be associated with broken or dilapidated vacuum hoses or tubes on and around the engine causing a  vacuum leak , these hoses are typically connected to the engine intake manifold and supply engine vacuum to various accessories such as the brake system. If an intake gasket fails or a vacuum line that is close to an int...