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Offline Davstylee

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How to fix an engine misfire
« on: 21 October 2011, 23:52 »
Hey people

Right after some time, thinking I had a DSG fault as per this thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=206253.msg1915904#msg1915904

it turns out it is a misfire. I am pretty sure it is a misfire because tonight I got the flashing exhaust light, which according to the handbook is a misfire. However I am not 100% sure because I have never had a misfire before, just going by what the handbook says. Anyway I pulled over, turned the engine off, waited 2 seconds and started her up again and the lights not flashing anymore.

I was hoping someone could tell me how to fix a misfire? I have already had the coil packs replaced under warranty.

Any advice would be great thanks.
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Offline bacillus

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Re: How to fix an engine misfire
« Reply #1 on: 22 October 2011, 09:27 »
Get the car vcds scanned to see the stored fault code then go from there.
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Offline seiko

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Re: How to fix an engine misfire
« Reply #2 on: 22 October 2011, 20:19 »
did you have the spark plugs changed the same time as the coil packs? and vcds is the best option as the previouse post
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Offline MaXXeH

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Re: How to fix an engine misfire
« Reply #3 on: 22 October 2011, 20:19 »
mine has blowen the coil packs that at 4 months old.   Does not matter if they are new.  could also be spark plugs
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