Miss firing problem 2.6

[ricehunter]

my car will miss fire when driving it for the first time in a day only happens when driving in the city.This will last for a few minutes then it will work fine for the rest of the day. any ideas?

[Jammerkiller]

Welcome, ricehunter! Updating your profile with your location and car(s) might help.

Just to state the obvious, when was the last time you checked your plugs, wires, cap, rotor. Assuming you have a gasoline engine. Plus, what mileage does the car have? These items are normal wear-n-tear and can be bought either at the dealer, some local auto parts stores or online.

[ricehunter]

plugs, wires, rotor and cap are all brand new but the problem still exsist Its a 2.6 190e 320,000kms 1989

[Jammerkiller]

ricehunter - 4/3/2006 7:09 PM

plugs, wires, rotor and cap are all brand new but the problem still exsist Its a 2.6 190e 320,000kms 1989

Well, it could be a number of problems from here. How about your fuel filter? Have you replaced it lately? Injectors clogged up? air/fuel mixture set wrong? Leaky fuel lines/fuel distributor?

[ricehunter]

thanks for the info jammerkiller I'll check on those right away.

[Stevie A]

Check crank case hoses are not broken / loose / blocked.

[DAN57]

May be worth having the emissions checked also. I did mine the other day and touch wood seems o.k now. Gained quite a few horses too.