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Old 05-20-2002, 02:22 PM
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I just hooked up my vag to see if I had any fault codes and found a few and don't know if I should begin to worry.

Vag produced the following:

4DTC's Found:

16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16685 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
16688 - Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
008 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

Any suggestions??? Not very mechanically inclined, I know what a misfire is but what causes them to happen? Are they bad for my car. I use prem. gas 93 oct. Could it be bad gas or something else? I am going to call the dealership tomorrow morning but want to know if I should or shouldn't drive before then.

Also my MIL didn't come on... I just decided to look to see if I had any problems.Thanks....
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Interesting. 3 of 4 cylinders misfired.
Old 05-20-2002, 04:19 PM
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umm nice sig... yes very interesting any ideas on y?
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Thanks... and no, I have no idea. I'm very interested to see what your tech dept says though.
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Service said shouldn't be a big deal. Told me to clear codes and call if it happens again...




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