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02-06-2003, 12:39 PM

MPOWERD

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Misfire HELP!

I bought a unichip from my friend and I have had some CEL problems. The code reader says my vehicle is misfiring on cylinders 2 3 & 4. This CEL only comes up when I launch my car hard. The car also pulls up the code P1446 for the in fuel Tank sensor. Will these problems eventually hurt my vehicle, or can I drive it like that.

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Eric

02-06-2003, 12:50 PM

christoph1371

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sorry to sound like an A$$ but QUIT launching!

for the other code, check to see if your fuel cap in on correctly.

02-06-2003, 02:07 PM

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Misfiring in 3 cylinders in unlikely.

Let me guess, do you have a lightened flywheel or an aftermarket clutch?

02-07-2003, 12:35 AM

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No I dont have a an aftermarket flywheel or clutch.

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Eric

02-07-2003, 09:56 AM

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Imprezer,
Why would a lightened flywheel or Aftermarket clutch throw a misfire code?

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02-07-2003, 10:34 PM

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Because the amount of weight that is placed on the crankshaft I believe, because when you lighten the flywheel, it changes the dynamics of the engine a bit and make the engine a little "looser" if you will. I would also assume that the harmonics change also. Because like underdrive pulleys, the weight of the flywheel and pulley is designed to work such that it acts as a harmonic dampener.

It is like saying, I have misfires on all four of my cylinders. But is it really misfiring? I do not think so. Subaru is supposed to come out with a reflash for the misfiring issue.

Here is a good article about underdrive pulleys:
http://www.dinanbmw.com/html/danger_...er_pulleys.htm