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CEL + LOTS of misfires on Cylinder 3?

LateAPXR

LateAPXR

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Location
Fort Wayne, IN
I JUST got home from dropping my kid off at school, and luckily this happened at low speed (15mph?) just as I was turning into my apartment complex and I was able to coast into my parking spot.

Car started running very rough, sounded like a Subaru, very low on power (could barely creep into first gear to make the turn off the main road), and the CEL started flashing.

Scanned for codes as soon as I got in and found lots of misfires on Cylinder 3 only.

The only possible "self-inflicted" engine items I have done so far are APR Stage 1, plugged up the noise pipe right after the Y inside the pipe using the cheap Home Depot method, and installed a boost gauge/tap.

I've checked both and both seem fine, I don't think this is boost leak related.

I'm guessing it's more of an ignition issue? Spark plug or coil pack?

What do you guys think? Log from the Engine Controller is below.

Wednesday,09,May,2012,08:39:51:10308
VCDS Version: Release 11.11.3

Address 01: Engine Labels: 06F-907-115-AXX.lbl
Control Module Part Number: 1K0 907 115 S HW: 8P0 907 115 B
Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI 0010
Software Coding: 0403010A18070160
Work Shop Code: WSC 01279 785 00200
VCID: 3668B73E415C5C9
2 Faults Found:

000768 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 001 - - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 56171 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 08:15:12

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 3280 /min
Load: 48.2 %
Speed: 65.0 km/h
Temperature: 89.0°C
Temperature: 25.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 14.097 V

000771 - Cylinder 3
P0303 - 001 - Misfire Detected - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100001
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Mileage: 56171 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 08:15:12

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 3280 /min
Load: 48.2 %
Speed: 65.0 km/h
Temperature: 89.0°C
Temperature: 25.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 14.097 V


Readiness: 0000 0000​

Freaking out about this a bit, any fast help would be greatly appreciated!
 
LateAPXR

LateAPXR

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Location
Fort Wayne, IN
I removed the noise pipe delete plug just now, didn't make a difference. But then again I wasn't expecting it to.
 
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The Sham

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looking at the engine (from in front of your car), count from left to right ....

1........2.........3.........4
 
T

The Sham

Big and Sexy
Location
Worldwide
looking at the engine (from in front of your car), count from left to right ....

1........2.........3.........4
 
LateAPXR

LateAPXR

Ready to race!
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
I feel like an idiot asking, but how do you disconnect the harness from these coil packs? Can't figure these clips out and don't want to break one.
 
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The Sham

Big and Sexy
Location
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Hahahahha

Clearly, the only logical thing to do now is to swap wives, merkeyterkey.

Late, have you googled for a video? I now the first time I did it I was hella gun shy too. Don't fret bro, you'll roll through. It just takes a little patience.
 
T

The Sham

Big and Sexy
Location
Worldwide
Aren't they though? That or you and I are retarded. I don't know how many times I have removed them and I still feel like I am going to break them.

Hope you solve your issue, bro. And bright side is if it's coil or spark plug those are quick and inexpensive fixes.
 
LateAPXR

LateAPXR

Ready to race!
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Problem was the coilpack. When I moved it from Cyl3 to Cyl2 the misfires went with it.

Luckily my neighbor, who's a nurse and works odd hours just like I do, was able to give me a lift to the dealership. So what could have been an expensive fix at the dealership, I'm assuming $90/hr + parts + tax + tow to the dealership, ended up being a simple $30 fix.

I LOVE having a VAG-COM and a helpful forum. THANKS for the help gents!

:)
 
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