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Bad misfire @4K Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting ValleyJim New User May 20, 2012, 1:08 PM Post #1 of 3 (1925 views) Bad misfire @4K Sign In Hello all! I have an '02 Impala 3.8L that is usually great. I just finished swapping plugs and wires and started the car to make sure everything was good. I revved the engine to listen and it sounded great. I guess I revved it a little more than I normally would and when the tach got to four grand the car started acting like it had a rev limiter on it. It started puffing - the best way to describe it because that is what it sounded like - a big puff out of the exhaust. It would not go past four grand for anything. I tried just to see if I could get it to level out. I took the car for a ride and punched it and it was fine on the road. Any ideas on what could be going on here? Thanks for reading! Jim Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 20, 2012, 2:46 PM Post #2 of 3 (1878 views) Re: Bad misfire @4K Sign In As you stated your hitting the rev limiter. The rev limiter is only activated in park or neutral. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. ValleyJim New User May 20, 2012, 3:10 PM Post #3 of 3 (1871 views) Re: Bad misfire @4K Sign In I did not realize that this car had a rev limiter on it. Thank you very much for the quick reply! Jim   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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