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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Hi got a 2000 bonni ssei car runs great cold soon as it gets hot starts to miss and sputter can someone please help.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Check your coils. That'* the first place I look with a hot miss.
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Can you isolate the cylinder in question? If so, a cracked plug, coils and even wires can cause issues once they heat up.

One easy way I like to look for misses is wait until dusk, start the car and mist the motor with water. A cracked coil or arching wire will light up and show you where the issue is.
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whats the best way to check them?
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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thank you i will try that
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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You can pull the plugs and inspect them. You can scan the engine for codes. Your looking for P030X codes, the number for the X is the cylinder. If it'* a 300 that'* a random misfire. Here'* how you test the coil. https://www.gmforum.com/trouble-shooting-test-procedures-141/testing-coils-spark-plug-wires-278818/ Test them cold, write down the numbers. Then heat the engine up real good and test again.
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And while testing the coils look for any cracks. The crack would make a nice spark at night with a misting.

Did I mention how much I like that test.
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