Diagnose engine misfire problem

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by vd, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. vd

    vd Guest

    I plan on order a fuel injector from partstrain.com:

    http://www2.partstrain.com/v5/products.php?N=4294964613+1589+4294967162+5657

    I'll do that as soon as I figure out the exact item to order. Right
    now, the same SKU# SIFJ478 is used for both Original Equipment #
    4861238AA and Original Equipment # 4861238AB, which is confusing.

    I need advice on these "Standard" made injectors. Are they good? How
    do "Standard" auto parts compared to OEM parts? Is "Standard" just
    "standard", or it's actually a trade name?

    Also, please tell me if anything else I can test before change this
    because I don't want to change it to find out it's not the one causing
    the problem.

    My previous question about "should I take out both the upper and lower
    intake manifold to replace the injector" did not get any answer. Any
    help here? Thanks.
     
    vd, Sep 25, 2007
    #21
  2. vd

    vd Guest

    I am so disappointed right now.

    Just feel disgusting some how in my stomach. I am sorry for saying
    this.

    I just replace 3 fuel injectors, for cylinders 1, 3, and 5.

    Same problem!

    The replace and hope method just doesn't cut it.

    There has to be a way to test these things the right way.
     
    vd, Oct 2, 2007
    #22
  3. vd

    vd Guest

    This is a very funky problem. I took it to an auto service center.
    They have been looking into it for 3 hours, and haven't figured it
    out. They have changed the sparks and wires. Also test pressure
    again and they said there's signal in the fuel injector electric wire.
    I'll update if they find anything, or any news on this.

    I am sorry for the last post. It was a moment of frustration. I
    didn't mean to aim that at anyone. You're all been very nice and
    helpful.
     
    vd, Oct 26, 2007
    #23
  4. vd

    vd Guest

    The mechanics gave up on this. I'll go to the dealer next.
     
    vd, Oct 29, 2007
    #24
  5. vd

    vd Guest

    So, I took it to a Chrysler dealer. Initially, they asked for $100 to
    look at the engine problem. Later, ask $250 to open it up and look
    inside. They still can't find out the problem. They suggested to
    open more (cylinder head, or something like that) for $400 or replace
    the engine for $3600 (with 3 years warranty). They also mentioned of
    the cost of rebuilding would be $2500 with 1 year warranty. That's
    after 4 days of looking into it. I paid them $250 and took the car
    home.

    I took it to a mechanic that I know, couple hundred miles away. He
    said the knock appears to come from a cam that developed a hole in it
    (due to some manufacture defects). He replaced the engine. He said
    he opened it up and it was the problem.

    The car runs fine now. I wonder if that problem can be fixed or
    replaced locally to lower the cost instead of replacing the whole
    engine. Anyone familiar with this mind to share?
     
    vd, Nov 26, 2007
    #25
  6. vd

    philthy Guest

    why not just replace the cam and lifters???
     
    philthy, Nov 28, 2007
    #26
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