Misfires when stopped and idling

2011 MINI COOPER S
76,000 MILES • 1.1L • V6 • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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REBE
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Runs great when get in speed, in idle it misfires and when stopped.
Jun 23, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

When you get a misfire at idle, the first thing I think of is an engine vacuum leak. Here is a link that explains how to check for vacuum leaks:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Now, if the check engine is coming on or flashing, you really should scan the computer to see what diagnostic trouble codes are stored. That will point you in the direction of the problem. Here is a quick video showing how it is done:

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

I realize most people don't own a scanner, but often times a parts store will check it for free or lend/rent a scanner to you.

If the light is on, here are a few links you may find of interest:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-top-ten-reasons

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-is-it-safe-to-drive

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-clear-codes

Let me know what you find. If you have it scanned, let me know the codes that are retrieved.

Take care,
Joe
Jun 23, 2019 at 8:57 PM