Low beam failure

[bjhiggi]

Sorry for the short complaint. A couple of months ago my car started hesitating when stepping heavy on the gas at lower rpms. Not always but I could make it happen. Then, the other day I felt like I lost 3 cylinders. It is running on 3 or less cylinders all the time no matter what. I have it parked until I can figure out what it is and replace parts. I have never done anything to the car as far a tune up. I have115k miles.

[9-3 Aero]

Lots of possibilities here, however would I not be surprised if the DIC is in question here, or (simply) spark plugs, the behaviour and the miles mentioned. When were the plugs replaced, and (exactly) what kind?

I think a readout of Diagnostic Fault Codes (DTCs), if any, is a step to take. Can be done by a shop, but readers are fairly cheap in these days, if you don't know of anyone with one at hand. We could assist you in the interpretation of thrown codes.

[bjhiggi]

I have a friend that can get codes for me, so I will work on that. I have never replaced plugs as of yet. If I replace the plugs, the back 3 are going to be hard to get to and I have only found 1 crude video of the parts I need to remove out of the way first. If you haven any links to help me I would appreciate it. I will be back with the codes later this week. Thanks for keeping in touch!
-brett

[simpleaz]

If you have the v6 2.8t, this link is good with photos. Not complete but replacing the plugs not too hard. Just be careful not to break the plastic lines or clips as you clear the way.

http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/sho...d.php?t=125109

[bjhiggi]

Many thanks !

[9-3 Aero]

Sorry for not realizing you have the V6 until associating "the plugs, the back 3" with Simpleaz's post - they are rare here in the Arctic . So DIC is not in question, but ignition coil packs.

[bjhiggi]

No apologies necessary .. Thanks

[bjhiggi]

Broke or was broken an in line filter thing. Can you help me identify what it is please.Attachment 12916

[simpleaz]

http://www.jimellissaabparts.com/pro.../12847287.html

Maybe look here. Some images and most of the vacuum lines that tend to get broken are listed. The link is the line and Venturi (part 40 and part 7). I had to replace when doing my plugs. I gorilla glued the Venturi but decided to go ahead and replace it to avoid issues. I couldn't see your photo posting.


http://www.jimellissaabparts.com/sho...ssembly=469949

http://www.jimellissaabparts.com/pro.../55556698.html

[bjhiggi]

See if you can see the round thing in the middle.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kxd3u95em1...%2015%20PM.jpg