Engine misfires, rough idle
A rough idle or misfire is most often down to spark plugs, an ignition coil or an injector, sometimes an air leak in the intake. A flashing engine light means a cylinder is actively misfiring. Say whether it happens cold, warm or under load.
- Free for drivers
- No obligation
- The workshop sets the price
Services that help
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Diagnostics
Diagnostics starts with reading fault codes, but a code only points the way.
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Fuel system repair
Fuel system work covers injectors, the high-pressure pump, the fuel filter and the in-tank pump.
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Engine repair
Engine repair ranges from gaskets and leaks to cylinder head or piston work.
The workshop names the exact cause after looking at the car.
How it works
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Describe the fault
Plate, symptom and location. Takes a minute.
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Workshops reply
Workshops with free time offer a slot and a "from" price.
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Choose and drive in
You pick the offer that suits you. After the repair you leave a review.
Find a workshop in your city
Other symptoms
- Car will not start
- Check engine light is on
- Warning lights on the dashboard
- Engine overheats
- Oil leak
- Oil pressure light is on
- Smoke from the exhaust
- Loss of power, limp mode
- DPF warning light is on
- Engine stalls while driving
- High fuel consumption
- Hybrid or EV fault message
- Battery keeps going flat
- Brakes squeal
- Brakes feel weak, pedal sinks
- Steering wheel shakes when braking
- Car pulls to one side
- Knocking over bumps
- Heavy steering
- Air conditioning does not cool
- Heater does not warm up
- Coolant leak
- Loud exhaust
- Clutch slips
- Gears will not engage
- Automatic gearbox jerks
- Squeal from the engine bay
- Timing belt is due
- Service is due
- Inspection coming up
- Failed the inspection
- Flat or punctured tyre
- Seasonal tyre change
- A light does not work
- Headlights dazzle oncoming traffic
- Crack or chip in the windscreen
- Accident damage or dent
- Rust on the body or underbody
- Electrical fault: windows, locks, lights
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with a misfire?
A short, gentle trip is usually fine if the light is steady. If the engine light is flashing, stop driving: unburnt fuel reaches the catalytic converter and can damage it.
What should I put in the request?
Make, model, engine and mileage, when the plugs were last changed and whether any fault codes have been read. If it only misfires in wet weather, mention that too.
How much does it cost?
The workshop sets the price. The offer shows the workshop's "from" price; the final price is clear once the car has been looked at. Remondikoda does not set or suggest prices.
Who chooses the workshop?
You do. You see offers with time, price and reviews and choose yourself. Remondikoda does not assign workshops.