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Misfire with Check Engine - Drive to Workshop msg

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YOUR RESEARCHMisfire with Check Engine - Drive to Workshop msg

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Install me in

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I went to PorscaCare in Stevenage, who fitted me in on the same day and had the car ready for collection the following day.
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Check engine - drive

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The engine started badly misfiring and the Check Engine - Drive to Workshop light came on.
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Leading evidence: 'Install me in' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'ignition coils' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check engine - drive' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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ignition coils

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I think your diagnosis is right that it’s probably a coil pack.
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Check engine - drive

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Suggestion · Original poster
The engine started badly misfiring and the Check Engine - Drive to Workshop light came on.
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Check engine - drive

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Suggestion · Original poster
The engine started badly misfiring and the Check Engine - Drive to Workshop light came on.
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Misfire with Check Engine - Drive to Workshop msg

Install me in

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I went to PorscaCare in Stevenage, who fitted me in on the same day and had the car ready for collection the following day.
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ignition coils

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I think your diagnosis is right that it’s probably a coil pack.
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I'm supposed to be doing the Cotswold Rally in 2 weeks, so keen to get it fixed.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi chaps, I went out for a run in my 2004 C4 this afternoon and after a good warmup, I gave it some beans. The engine started badly misfiring and the Check Engine - Drive to Workshop light came on. I limped the 2 miles back home and don't know whether I should buy a diagnostic tool to try to find out what is wrong first, or chance driving it to my nearest Indy - which is about 15 miles away. Temperature, oil pressure, coolant level all fine. Full service incl new plugs at RPM back in April. Nothing obviously wrong, so I'm hoping it is something simple like a coil pack. The misfire was very obvious, with power significantly down and the car rocking under gentle acceleration. I'm supposed to be doing the Cotswold Rally in 2 weeks, so keen to get it fixed. Any thoughts? And any recommendations for a reasonable code reader? Many thanks ! Rod - in Welwyn.

POST 2Original post

I think your diagnosis is right that it’s probably a coil pack. I’d call a garage sooner rather than later as they’re all so busy these days and you don’t want to miss your trip.

POST 3Original post

Just take it to your local specialist they will stick their kit on it and tell you what's at fault and book you in.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am relieved to report that it was just a coil pack that had failed. I never knew that a misfire on one cylinder could affect the car so dramatically. I went to PorscaCare in Stevenage, who fitted me in on the same day and had the car ready for collection the following day. Seriously impressed with their service ! Thanks for the advice all.

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Great result! Have a lovely time on your trip ????

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