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Re: misfire #1485056 01/24/06 10:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee 9 98-contour-zetec OP CEG\'er
OP 98-contour-zetec CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee	just put in a new set of ford plugs and took a 20 min ride and no codes so mybe is will stay that way . but what would make them go bad so fast. only got them about 5 weeks ago.

Re: misfire #1485057 01/25/06 12:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 410 Winnipeg, Canada S SquareHead CEG\'er
SquareHead CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 410 Winnipeg, Canada	What type of plugs are they? The readers here prefer MotorCraft or AutoLite DP's. I got flamed for buying Champion DP's last week. Tough crowd here at CEG for sure! AutoLite P# APP 5344 or APP 5364. Last edited by SquareHead; 01/25/06 12:36 AM. 95 Contour GL. Bought new. BAT Sway Bars/Pioneer CD/Koni Rear Struts/Mobil Fluids. Looking for 15" alloy rims-PM me. 180,500km's so far.

Re: misfire #1485058 01/25/06 12:45 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to... T TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er
TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to...	Originally posted by SquareHead: What type of plugs are they? The readers here prefer MotorCraft or AutoLite DP's. I got flamed for buying Champion DP's last week. Tough crowd here at CEG for sure! No. Picky cars... ... and caring CEGers who don't like to see people waste money. Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.

Re: misfire #1485059 01/25/06 01:12 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 410 Winnipeg, Canada S SquareHead CEG\'er
SquareHead CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 410 Winnipeg, Canada	"TourMan" I'm truly touched by your caring. There should be more people in the world like you. My parents are in Pompano Beach FL. They love it there. 95 Contour GL. Bought new. BAT Sway Bars/Pioneer CD/Koni Rear Struts/Mobil Fluids. Looking for 15" alloy rims-PM me. 180,500km's so far.

Re: misfire #1485060 01/25/06 02:57 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee 9 98-contour-zetec OP CEG\'er
OP 98-contour-zetec CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee	The plugs are MotorCraft.And last night i went to leave to go to work got about 1 mile and the cel came on and sure thing misfire 2 and 3.But it is not always 2 and 3 somtimes it is 1 and 4.I made a point to call my tec and tell him that i was bringing it by this friday. I told him the problem and about the fans not running unless i turn the air or heat on.His first thought was a short or computer was bad.So he is going to run a test on it for $80.00 the test is for all things that go to the computer.Does anyone have any more thoughts.If i get it fixed i will find out what the problem is so i can post it here to pay back all the people that have helpped me in the last year.And for the new people that join in the future. thanks for the help.

Re: misfire #1485061 01/25/06 06:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 146 Connecticut S SVT_CT CEG\'er
SVT_CT CEG\'er S Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 146 Connecticut	I had various misfire codes and hesitation/stumbling on my 1999 SVT. I replaced plugs and wires (Autolite APP764 and Ford Racing wires) and problem still occurred. At that point I looked at the running engine in the dark and saw arcing from the new wires to metal and each other. I moved the arcing locations further from where they arc to and saw a HUGE difference. I still have very slight stumbling occaisionally (tolerable though) and plan to do more investigation when it warms up outside. Hope this helps. 99 Silver CSVT #1081/2760 97 Nissan Altima 83 Corolla SR5 RWD bondo/rust body 'ghetto cruiser' RIP 78 Winnebago Minnie (Dodge Chassis 23') 440cid 4bbl.

Re: misfire #1485062 01/25/06 10:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 110 TX D dgodard CEG\'er
dgodard CEG\'er D Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 110 TX	Originally posted by SVT_CT: I had various misfire codes and hesitation/stumbling on my 1999 SVT. I replaced plugs and wires (Autolite APP764 and Ford Racing wires) and problem still occurred. At that point I looked at the running engine in the dark and saw arcing from the new wires to metal and each other. I moved the arcing locations further from where they arc to and saw a HUGE difference. I still have very slight stumbling occaisionally (tolerable though) and plan to do more investigation when it warms up outside. Hope this helps. Get regular wires from ford... 00 Mystique LS V6 ATX 57K miles K&N air filter TH Fix B&M 70268 Atx cooler

Re: misfire #1485063 01/25/06 10:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to... T TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er
TourDeForce Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,117 West Palm Beach, FL - Going to...	Originally posted by SVT_CT: ... and Ford Racing wires Crap, man! Get those things out of your car!!! That arching is bound to do some damage eventually, and the misfires are a really bad thing over time too! Last edited by TourDeForce; 01/25/06 10:36 PM. Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.

Re: misfire #1485064 01/26/06 12:22 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee 9 98-contour-zetec OP CEG\'er
OP 98-contour-zetec CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee	what wires do i need to put in . and are the MotorCraft spark plugs ok to leave in or do i need to put somthing else in.

Re: misfire #1485065 01/27/06 03:27 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456 F FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er
FavoriteMystaque Hard-core CEG\'er F Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,456	Motorcraft OEM type is best. I don't know the part numbers, try www.motorcraft.com. (I am surprised Ford Racing wires were bad.) Another possibility is the coil pack is bad. When you put the new wires, put silicone grease on the boots so the plugs will be sealed and be sure the plug insulators (white part) are clean. Dirt=carbon track=misfire and frustration

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