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Old 12-12-2010, 05:13 PM
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My xj started misfiring and I can't get it to run correctly. I changed the rotar and distributer cap as well as three plugs in question and its still running horribly. I'm getting about ten miles a gallon. Could it be my distributor?

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Why did you only change 3 of the 6 spark plugs?? I would change the plug wires too if you already havnt done so. I would also make sure your injectors are working too. Have you replaced your O2 sensors ever?? Good Luck!!
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Let's start with your tuneup strategy.

You changed the rotor and distributor cap which is good.

What do you mean by " I changed three dorm plugs".

To complete your tuneup, you need 6 fresh gapped Champion copper plugs and new plug wires.
Then see where you are at.

Chasing misfires without having fresh tuneup hardware often leads to the chasing of ones tail.
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I did a tune up a few months ago and my jeep had been running great. I made this post originally off of my phone, sorry about the misspelling. Either way, One morning my jeep just began idling funny, almost as if 4low was engaged. I went ahead and just changed out these parts as a quick test but i also noticed the plugs as well as the cap looked fine. The rotar on the other hand looked a bit rough. Thats why I was wondering if my distributor may be going bad. How would I know if it is? What do I check for?
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