Porche Cayenne 3.6 - misfire -

[jdw1222]

Wife said one the way to work she got a check engine light and it was running rough. Just went and check codes. Got (3) P0304 codes - all for cylinder 4 misfire.

Going to try new plugs but wasn’t sure if anyome else had any suggestions? Maybe swap coils from other cylinder and see if it follows?

Rooflessvw?

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Coil swap sounds prudent. If it doesn't move pull the plug.

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

I would swap the coil with another cylinder before doing anything else.

 

[twX]

If you rule out a bad spark plug, coil, and wire, I would then suspect a bad fuel injector.

 

[Trav]

Pull the coil and plug for a look see, check the spark plug tube for oil, a leaking tube seal can let oil into the tube and cause a misfire.
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[Zee09]

Wife said one the way to work she got a check engine light and it was running rough. Just went and check codes. Got (3) P0304 codes - all for cylinder 4 misfire.

Going to try new plugs but wasn’t sure if anyome else had any suggestions? Maybe swap coils from other cylinder and see if it follows?

Rooflessvw?

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@RooflessVW

 

[RooflessVW]

Oh hi!

If the plug well is dry then yes, I would swap coils and see if the misfire follows.

Depending on mileage plugs + coils isn't a bad idea. I've seen injectors flake out on the VR but @Trav probably knows more there.

 

[jdw1222]

we are almost at 100K on it. went ahead an got the plugs.

Confirming, is the cylinder order from front to back in a straight in line? 1,2,3,4,5,6

 

[RooflessVW]

#1 is in the front.

 

[jdw1222]

Running a little short on time, so just Got 2 new plugs installed and swapped coils from #1 and #4.

Any trick to getting those coils loose? They were pretty hard to get out.

Got code cleared and idle Seems to have cleared up for now. Engine light is off. Will see how it does tomorrow. Will change out other 4 plugs tomorrow

Pics of plugs(left to right) #1 and #4

 

[RooflessVW]

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[jdw1222]

Ignition Coilpack Puller for VR6 w/Plastic Handle

Tool part T10095A. Designed to safely and easily remove coils from all 2002+ VR6 engines in VW/Audi/Porsche applications. This handy tool grabs each coil securely, to prevent damage caused by make

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Thanks! I ordered the tool. I think I’ll wait to change other plugs until it arrives

 

[jdw1222]

Big difference using the tool! Thanks again for the help

Got the remaining plugs swapped out and so far so good. Misfire has not returned yet

 

[wemay]

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