4.0 started running rough, i changed spark plugs, still runs rough.

2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
150,000 MILES
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POP TERRY
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plugs were long overdue. new plugs are the same # that i took out. when i disconect wire to fuel injector on # 1 cylinder, it makes no difference in how the motor sounds. When i disconect #2, i can tell a difference in the way it sounds. there was some codes, i cleared them after replacing plugs. they were 300, 301, 305, 340, 442, 455. service engine light has been on a long time. engine light is not on now, but the motor idols a little rough and when you start to drive it, it shakes bad. i think #1 plug is not getting fire to it. i took # 1 plug out, and it was clean, #2 & 3 had some black stuff built up on them.
Feb 23, 2012 at 12:10 AM
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Bad coil is a very common issue
p0442 p0445 is an EVAP system
Check canister vent solenoid
Feb 23, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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could the coil pack be bad and not show a code. is there a way to check it to see if it is fireing. thanks
Feb 23, 2012 at 1:36 AM
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unbolt the coil pack lift of spark plugs have a helper crank as you check for spark
Feb 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM