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Old 08-28-2016, 03:38 PM
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Default V50 stock, looking to improve performance.

2005 T5 V50. 126,xxx.

Recently had a CEL error and misfire in cylinder 3. It hasn't seemed as responsive since.
Is there anything I should look into replacing or have looked at?

Or wondering if there is any simple ways to help boost acceleration or improve performance without breaking the bank.

Thanks
 
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Old 08-30-2016, 01:29 AM
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What was replaced to correct the mis-fire?

Turbo control valve, coil packs, general maintenance (plugs, air filter).
 
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Old 08-30-2016, 07:55 AM
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Ignition coil in cylinder 3 was replaced, however it didn't turn my CEL off until a week later when I had to knock loose my steering lock mechanism and happened to unplug the battery terminal causing a reset.(wish I would of thought of that sooner) After that it has been running better but during the week of misfire it was over heating and bogging with rough idles. I noticed it still fires up a little shaky just for a moment.
Thinking I need to do some sort of flush or filter replacements?
Should I be replacing all my ignition coils at this point?
Spark plugs possibly?


Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!
 

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Old 09-01-2016, 03:17 PM
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Just started her up and CEL light came on blinking with the car/engine shaking and idling rough. It stayed shaky all the way home from work (about 3 1/2 miles), got home and turned it off. checked fluids, all fine. Started up again with a solid CEL light for about 2 seconds then went away, still rough idle but it was less shaky then the first time.
Possible misfiring still?
I am freaking out that it might be something larger going on if anyone has any ideas please let me know!
 
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