Auto Zone and some other auto parts stores have a diagnostic machine you can use for free, just ask someone at the counter.
"Misfiring" After Installation of a New AlternatorRemoval and replacement of an alternator should not causemisfiring of the engine.Either this is a coincidence, OR whoever changed the alternator inadvertently damaged the ignition wiring system.The "fix" for this problem is to have someone who knows what he/she is doing to fully troubleshoot the ignition system, identify the fault, and properly correct it.
any ignition misfire should turn on check engine light or make it flash
You should buy the Bentley manual as the ignition switches have changed over the years.
No, only change the defective ones.
you should have your injectors checked.
Done correctly, indefinitely.
Note: Cyls Compresion is perfect, sparks, spark plugs, ignition coil, all is fine You have an ignition coil at rear of plenum. trace wires back to it...it is bad! Replace it and you should be fine!
The ignition key should open the door locks - unless the doorlock has been changed
A basic tune up with spark plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor, air and fuel filters then go from there.
It should unless someone has changed the door lock due to iy being damaged.
tune it up
If the locks have not been changed, 1 key should operate all locks on the vehicle.