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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 4:45 PM
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My check engine light started flashing - misfire on the 4th cylinder.
Replaced the plugs an wires, did a head job - still flashes when going above 30mph any ideas? I live in Bethel Alaska so I can't just go have the codes read. Need help I love my truck and don't want to give it up!
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Old Apr 17, 2017 | 8:29 PM
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clogged cat convertor? remove the pre cat 02s from the exhaust stream. it will allow the exhaust to bypass the convertor. if the misfire conditon is gone...replace the cat.
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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Are you talking about the catalytic converter and O2 sensors?
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 7:59 AM
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yes
catalytic convertors and bank 1 sensor 1 and bank 2 sensor 1 02
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 8:07 AM
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Thank you! I'll give those a shot!
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 2:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tech2
clogged cat convertor? remove the pre cat 02s from the exhaust stream. it will allow the exhaust to bypass the convertor. if the misfire conditon is gone...replace the cat.
When remove, are you talking about unscrewing it or unplugging leaving them in?
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 8:34 PM
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unscrewing them.

if the cats are clogged and exhaust gases can't exit the combustion chamber....removing the 02 sensor lets the gases flow out the 02 sensor hole.
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 5:24 PM
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Well I tried it, it's still misfiring, and engine light flashing over 30mph.. I've also already changed plugs, coils, and MAF sensor.. not sure what else to do..

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unscrewing them.

if the cats are clogged and exhaust gases can't exit the combustion chamber....removing the 02 sensor lets the gases flow out the 02 sensor hole.
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 8:51 PM
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what make model year and engine?
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 9:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tech2
what make model year and engine?
It's 2006chevy avalanche 5.3 flex
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