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Old Mar 4, 2026 | 03:38 PM
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Hello all!!
I have a 2014 c250 sport with the 1.8 turbo. I have a misfire in cyl 2 &3 past 3k only while driving, I can power brake car and tire start to brake loose with out a miss.
257k on car checks I've done so far
compression test- all at 160-170
leakdown test less than 3%
new plugs and one coil, miss doesnt follow the plug or coil when moved to a different cyl
new HPFP less than 100miles
smoke test good
dealer did timing chains, phasers, guides less than 20k ago
fuel pressure at1500-1900 at rail
never lose signal from pcm while the miss occurs at coilpacks (oscilloscope)
injectors all flow a similar amount and hold pressure at different speeds. (idle, accell, on inj test machine)
all cam lobes are clean and clear of damage, valve springs all look to be at same height.
I'm lost any help would be apprciated
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Old Mar 4, 2026 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rkey1904
Hello all!!
I have a 2014 c250 sport with the 1.8 turbo. I have a misfire in cyl 2 &3 past 3k only while driving, I can power brake car and tire start to brake loose with out a miss.
257k on car checks I've done so far
compression test- all at 160-170
leakdown test less than 3%
new plugs and one coil, miss doesnt follow the plug or coil when moved to a different cyl
new HPFP less than 100miles
smoke test good
dealer did timing chains, phasers, guides less than 20k ago
fuel pressure at1500-1900 at rail
never lose signal from pcm while the miss occurs at coilpacks (oscilloscope)
injectors all flow a similar amount and hold pressure at different speeds. (idle, accell, on inj test machine)
all cam lobes are clean and clear of damage, valve springs all look to be at same height.
I'm lost any help would be apprciated
That's a lot of positives for your cylinders being in good shape

Your new HPFP still reads low...
I wonder if it is starved?
  • Read the in tank pump pressure
  • Read the LTFT at warm idle.

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Old Mar 6, 2026 | 02:36 PM
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Thx for the response!!
I'll look at those, hope fully my topdon can see those. what should they be at (other than LFT)
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Originally Posted by rkey1904
Thx for the response!!
I'll look at those, hope fully my topdon can see those. what should they be at (other than LFT)
  • Tank pump: 60Psi
  • Fuel rail: 2750Psi
  • LTFT: 0% (+/-5) ie. better than 10%; not 15%!
(Never mind short term)
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well,
I guess i relied on the dealer too much
tank pressure @71 at tank. Rail pressure at idle is at 930
and 2075 is the max I'm getting out of it and when it misses terribly
I guess its back to the dealer for repairs. I'll update when I get it back, Thanks
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Originally Posted by rkey1904
well,
I guess i relied on the dealer too much
tank pressure @71 at tank. Rail pressure at idle is at 930 and 2075 is the max I'm getting out of it and when it misses terribly

I guess its back to the dealer for repairs. I'll update when I get it back, Thanks
Your tank pump is fine.

Yet your high pressure pump is unable to build pressure.
You said pump is already new, so perhaps the cam lobes have been flatened by old roller.

At least you know unstable fuel rail is causing your lean troubles.


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thx for your help, I appreciate it. Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt this pump run from the back of the cam and doesnt have rollers? more like a keyed drive?
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thx for your help, I appreciate it. Correct me if I'm wrong but isnt this pump run from the back of the cam and doesnt have rollers? more like a keyed drive?
Double check...
1000 to 2000.Psi is a huge swing
Confirm what Trim say: LTFT=+20?

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