What is a misfire under load?

Misfires can happen when a vehicle is under load while accelerating. This causes slow or sluggish acceleration and your vehicle may have trouble getting up to speed. You might feel a jerking motion when pressing down on the throttle. The most common cause of an engine misfire when accelerating is worn-out spark plugs.

What causes misfire under acceleration?

Another common cause are dirty fuel injectors. Other problems that cause acceleration stumble include vacuum leaks, low fuel pressure, a weak spark caused by low coil voltage or bad coil(s), retarded ignition timing, and contaminated gas.

What would cause my motorcycle to misfire?

There are several reasons why a motorcycle sputters. The most common reasons are carburetor issues such as a vacuum leak, fuel leak, or tuning issues. Other culprits could include corroded or cracked spark plugs or spark plug wires, a faulty ignition coil, a clogged air filter, or engine timing issues.

What causes a misfire only at idle?

Perhaps the single most common cause of rough idle comes in the form of a misfiring engine. Engine misfires may also stem from an incorrect air-to-fuel ratio. If the mixture contains too much air and too little fuel, it may fail to combust.

What does a misfire feel like on a motorcycle?

So what does a misfire sound like? During a misfire, the engine will make a sudden sound that can be described as popping, sneezing, or backfiring. Backfiring occurs when unburned fuel exits the cylinder on the exhaust stroke and is then ignited farther in the system by the spark of the next cylinder.

How much does it cost to fix a misfire on a motorcycle?

How much does a cylinder misfire repair cost?

What May Cause the Engine Misfire Average Estimate
Carbon or oil-fouled spark plugs $100 to $250, depending on the costs of the plugs and local labor rates
Faulty ignition coil $150 to $250
Fuel injector $275 to $400
Vacuum leak $200 to $800