Severe Engine Miss

[lennyrebel]

I'm Wondering -are they platinum plugs in the 6 litre engine? I've never experienced this problem with my Avalanche that I drove 4 years. Service engine light never came on. Yukon before that I drove 9 years and only saw light twice. Any advice? Regards The Rebel

[ssgharkness020147]

Does the H2 have a EDIS system?

[f5fstop]

That many spark plugs in 5500 miles, makes me think something else is wrong. If it happens again, recommend to the dealer to a compression check on all affected cylnders for a start.

ssgharkness020147
What's EDIS? It does have an electronic ignition system if that is what you are asking.

[ssgharkness020147]

EDIS stands for Electronic Distributorless Ignition System. It can also be called a direct coil system.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

EDIS stands for Electronic Distributorless Ignition System. It can also be called a direct coil system.

Wow, we have not called it that for years in house....

[ssgharkness020147]

You should use it more often, especially around people that know very little about cars. People will think that you are really really smart.

Either way your right. The term is like sooo 90's

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Wow, we have not called it that for years in house....

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

You should use it more often, especially around people that know very little about cars. People will think that you are really really smart.

Either way your right. The term is like sooo 90's

GM still make an engine that has a distributor.

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

That many spark plugs in 5500 miles, makes me think something else is wrong. If it happens again, recommend to the dealer to a compression check on all affected cylnders for a start.

ssgharkness020147
What's EDIS? It does have an electronic ignition system if that is what you are asking.

A friend just told me samething. He said he ws getting missfire one cylinder, the compression test showed one cylinder 30 pounds low--discovered broken top ring. Separate coil for each plug with crankpulley inductive pickup. regards The Rebel.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by lennyrebel

A friend just told me samething. He said he ws getting missfire one cylinder, the compression test showed one cylinder 30 pounds low--discovered broken top ring. Separate coil for each plug with crankpulley inductive pickup. regards The Rebel.

If the same cylinder's plugs are being replaced, then I would suspect a mechanical problem. If different plugs are being replaced, I would suspect an ignition problem. So, if it happens again, make sure to compare the cylinders where the problem is.

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

If the same cylinder's plugs are being replaced, then I would suspect a mechanical problem. If different plugs are being replaced, I would suspect an ignition problem. So, if it happens again, make sure to compare the cylinders where the problem is.

Did happen again. Last Saturday as a matter of fact. Did compression test myself all cylinders at 210 Psi. Dealer told me first time it was #5 plug second time #5 + #7. Third time I wiped a little soot off plugs ,5+7 blew them out and service engine light went out and miss disappeared. Dealer service manager returned my call on Monday considering cylinder leak down test but are presently as stumped as I am. Regards The Rebel

[f5fstop]

Might be the problem, but no guarantees...
All I could find on the subject....

Subject: P0300 Cylinder 7 Misfire Due To Fuel System Contamination - keywords CEL contaminated DTC engine gas L59 L76 L92 LC9 LMG LR4 LM7 LY2 LY5 LY6 LQ4 LQ9 miss P0302 P0307 P0308 SES tank water #PIP3055A - (09/26/2006)
Models: 2001-2007 Cadillac Escalade
1999-2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe
1999-2007 GMC Savana, Sierra, Yukon
2003-2007 Hummer H2
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The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:
A dealer may encounter a customer concern of a SES light on and a engine misfire. The misfires will accumulate mostly on the number 7 cylinder. A possible cause could be fuel contamination. If present, the contaminated fuel will collect around the #7 fuel injector due to the fuel rail configuration in these vehicles. Fuel contamination can also cause random misfires to occur on other cylinders.

Recommendation/Instructions:
If the published misfire diagnostic does not isolate the concern, the following suggestions may help if the misfire is related to fuel contamination:

Complete the SI repair procedure for Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement. When the fuel feed pipes are removed, cap off the fuel rail inlet so the contents can be inspected for contamination. Drain the fuel rail into a clean approved container, and inspect the fuel.
If contamination is found, follow the current SI Fuel System Cleaning procedure.
Once the fuel system is cleaned, refill the fuel system with new gasoline.
Advise the customer that they should only use gasoline from a high quality, high volume filling station.
If this is a 99 - 00 Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra, also review 00-06-04-024. This bulletin relates to an updated EVAP vent valve to prevent water from being drawn in through the EVAP Vent Valve, which may lead to repeat fuel contamination.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.