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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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Default NEED HELP: Check engine light came on w/ the following codes:

16684 - Random/Multiple cylinder Misfire Detected
35-00 - -
16688 - cylinder 4 misfire detected
35-00 - -
16685 - cylinder 1 misfire detected
35-00 - -

What's going on? I just filled up the gas and checked the cap was tight. I checked the oil and was a little low, so I topped it off. HELP!!!!
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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did you start car and shut it back off quickly?
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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last night I did.
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:40 AM
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Default car is running fine. I just called my local dealer and he said not to worry if it's running fine. I

asked if I should clear the codes and he said go ahead. if it comes back, and/or starts to run poorly, then I'll bring it in...
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:42 AM
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bingo. just reset codes and don't worry 'bout it.
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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just did it. thanks!
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 10:20 AM
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How long has it been since your plugs were changed
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Old Dec 27, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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???? i have my 20K service in another 1000 miles. I guess they'll change them then.
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Re: is it in the manual that they should change plugs at 2K service?
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i was getting misfire codes and change my plugs and no more
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