Some common causes are corroded ignition coil towers, corroded spark plug wires, faulty injectors. Some basic inspectionswill reveal the coil, wires problems. See link below labeled "INSPECTING COILS" below for some good info and pics.- Tech JK -----------------
a bad wire or a bad coil to cylinder 5.
All O2 sensors are located on the exhaust system. Start at the exhaust manifold and work your way backward, and count them.
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A misfire on cylinder #4. See related questions.
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