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Old 02-07-2010, 09:45 PM
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Exclamation MISFIRE in Cylinder 6

The code says there's a misfire in cylinder 6. What are the possible causes of the misfire and will it damage anything if I continue to drive it? I noticed the power stops increasing around 3500-4000 rpm as if it has reached its max power output even if you push it beyond that. Help Please...Thank You!
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Old 02-08-2010, 08:29 AM
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Old 02-08-2010, 03:02 PM
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misfire can be cause by bad spark plug, bad wire, or bad coil (depending on your year).
i dont know what damage could happen but i would get i fixed.
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Old 02-08-2010, 04:58 PM
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post more info about your truck, have you done any maintenance etc. misfires can cause damage to your cat. if it was my truck i would run injector cleaner thru it. I would change plugs and wires.
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