C13 acert misfiring cyclinder 3 & 4

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  1. Dorego401

    Dorego401 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys . Truck started shaking on highway , pulled over and it was just a misfire . Took to shop just now and code is reading misfire cyclinder 3 & 4 . What are the odds 2 injectors would #### to bed .
     
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  3. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    It happens. I've had #2 and #3 go out at the same time. The shop tested the injectors, said they were fine, replaced the wiring harness and ECM, then went back and tested the injectors and they both failed. I think there's a way to swap the injector plugs so you can see if the problem is with the wiring or the injector, but I'm not sure if it has to be done in a certain order.

    If the injectors are the problem, I'd probably get all 6 replaced.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Probably injector ground wire. I think cylinder pairs share a common ground in the harness.
     
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  5. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Well for starters Cat engines don’t set misfire codes. They don’t even monitor engine miss.

    You may have multiple injector fault codes that are causing a miss, but your assumptions are correct. It is unlikely to have 2 fuel injectors fail at the same time.
     
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  6. Royce Yates

    Royce Yates Bobtail Member

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    It is most likely your IVA solenoids or the housing.
     
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