Cylinder 2 misfire

2000 BUICK CENTURY
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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TIFFG
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Recently changed the spark plugs and wires...about a week or two later the check engine light came on. The code reader is saying it is a cylinder 2 misfire...we have checked the plugs and they seem to be fine. Anything else we should check? Is it safe to drive with the light on?
Jun 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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JDL
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You didn't get the plug wires switched around? Check spark--fuel-- compression at #2 cylinder. You can use a spark tester to check spark at #2 cylinder. Pull spark plug wire, stick tester in boot, ground/touch metal part of tester to metal part of engine, watch for spark engine cranking, no need to start it. The autostore sells a spark tester, it don't cost much. You can use a known good spark plug for testing, don't pull one from engine.
Jun 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM