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Old 02-28-2014, 02:53 PM
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Reduced engine power + abnormal engine noise
Mini was warmed up and driving normally for 5 mins.

Stepped on gas, 50% reduced power, engine sounds terrible!

Yellow check engine light.

HELP!
 
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Old 02-28-2014, 03:21 PM
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Get the code read. Then come back for help.
 
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Old 02-28-2014, 05:25 PM
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P0301 cylinder #1 misfire (bad ignition coil)

According to Autozone scanner, should I buy it?
 
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P0301 cylinder #1 misfire (bad ignition coil)

According to Autozone scanner, should I buy it?
Not yet. Swap coils around first and see if the problem follows to the new cylinder or stays on cylinder #1.
 
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Yea it was cylinder 1 coil. Bought Duralast ignition coil pack and replaced.

Worked! Code went away immediately, engine was running fine like normal

$80 part, 5 mins, back to normal :D
 
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Old 03-01-2014, 04:50 AM
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That's great.
 
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