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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Hi, im new to the forum. I really need the help of this forum. I have a 2004 Nav, and I have been to the dealer and 3 other auto places, were my Nav was put on a machine. Out of the 4 , none of them can find any codes, or whats causing my rough idle. For months, I thought it was bad gas, so I started using Chevron and Shell, no help. Yesterday, I put the truck on what they say is a 15k computer. The computer couldn't pick up any thing, but the service tech says he knows a coil is is missing. I said lets fix it, he said he would have to check every single one of them, wich would be pricey. He also said to drive it until it gives you a code, then we can pin point the coil. My question is there any other way to find this bad coil, im not comfortable driving my truck like this. Plz HELP!!!!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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You need to connect a scanner that reads live data while you drive. It will count misfires and give you an indication of which cylinder is the problem.
 
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Were can I find this scanner?
 
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By buying, borrowing, or renting one.
 
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I have seen a few Fords that the missfire monitors were shut down . A Rep told me it happend sometimes with problem vehicles . They would NEVER set a missfire code or turn on the CEL . You may have one of these . A good shop will still have ways of finding the miss . Using a scope on each coil , A pressure transducer in the tail pipe and the proper scope software , and a few other tricks . Good luck !
 
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