marinehrnt Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Have a 95 Legacy 2.2L that has started losing power while going up hill or under a load. The check engine light flashes for about 30 seconds and the power comes back. The code is a number 4 cylinder misfire. I have replaced the plugs and ignition wires with not change. Runs excellent otherwise, smooth idle and drives great other than the power loss under load. Any ideas where I should look next? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Most likely an ignition coil. Especially if it only happens under load, the coil is getting weak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Miles? I'd do a Compresssion and Leak Down test. on ol' #4. TD Edited November 2, 2016 by wtdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 maybe spark plugs and plug wires? Is what's on there old, maybe worn out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinehrnt Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions. I replaced the coil tonight and will see if it makes a difference. It's strange because the problem is intermittent. If I went up the same hill 10 times it would probably lose power 3 out of those 10 and be fine the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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