One side of engine wont fire has spark and get map sensor...


One side of engine wont fire has spark and get map sensor to high code runs ruff unplug front coils no chane unplug back it dies Mechanic's Assistant: Does the vehicle have a carburetor? 02 Chrysler sebring 2.7 Mechan...

One side of engine wont fire has spark and get map sensor to high code runs ruff unplug front coils no chane unplug back it dies Mechanic's Assistant: Does the vehicle have a carburetor? 02 Chrysler sebring 2.7 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Spark yourself? What have you tried so far? New map sensor new plugs coils. powers all there rite volts but front 3 cylinders dont fire Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Replaced timing chain

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Davidno thanksany idea?
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Thank you David. What is the engine compression at?

120
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That's too low. Should be minimum of 150 psi. Closer to 180 psi. Sounds to me like the valve timing is off.

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