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2004 Mini has #1 cylinder misfire

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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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2004 Mini has #1 cylinder misfire

My mini has a #1 cylinder misfire which is erratic but happens at idle. I have replaced spark plugs, wires and coil pack which all had no affect. The car does not have any kind code read other than Misfire. Please help thank you.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Its probably time for a compression and cylinder leak down test.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Next step is likely a compression check....then a bit more work...doing it wet/dry or maybe a leakdown to determine if you have a possible valve issue or low compression....things that few folks can diy unless they have done quite a bit with cars. About the only other diy thing...and it is borderline for some and a bit of a long shoot, is moving a fuel injector for that cylinder ( with new o-rings) and seeing if the misife follows the moved part.
Burnt valves are kinda common....folks use lower octane gas than required....
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Thanks Baz and Zip

Both sound like a trip to the garage. That sucks but thanks fellows
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Good thing is the stuff you swapped out on a 2004 was likely due for replacement! Good luck!! Be sure to post what you find....sometimes it can really help the next guy!!
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Both sound like a trip to the garage. That sucks but thanks fellows
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Wish you good luck with whatever you find!!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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Swap injectors between cyl 1 and another. Clear code, and see if it moves with the injector. If so, there's your answer.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Let me go into a little more detail about when I said erratic I meant that I can drive 100 miles at times and then come to a light and I get the misfire or it could be 3 miles and it happens but not every time i go to idle. some times it doesn't happen for a couple days then it happens multiple times in 15 minutes there is no reason for when it might misfire. I hate chasing ghost.
 
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