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Apr 4, 2009 | 06:50 PM

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96powerstroke

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explorer problem

my gf has a 05 explorer and at a light tonight and it just started sputtering and running rough, and the service engine light is flashing. i have not yet looked at it yet tonight. but it just came out of the blue. i am just curious as to what to look at tomorrow morn.

Riley

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Apr 4, 2009 | 08:13 PM

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Instead of starting a guessing game, go get the codes read, then report back.

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Apr 6, 2009 | 06:42 AM

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it gave a p0302 code. a misfire on cylinder 2.

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Apr 6, 2009 | 07:16 AM

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it gave a p0302 code. a misfire on cylinder 2.

Check for spark. Pull the plug, what's it look like? Gap? What condition are the plugs/wires in?

Start with the obvious stuff.

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Apr 6, 2009 | 07:28 AM

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You can also try switching the #2 wire with another one and see if the problem moves. If it does, then you have a bad wire.

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Apr 6, 2009 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marragtop

You can also try switching the #2 wire with another one and see if the problem moves. If it does, then you have a bad wire.

Just back, seems you guys are on it. This is a good, easy cheap test to start with. On to the other steps after a new code check.

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