I suppose I can't complain as this is the first real trouble I’ve had with the car – Z22XE engine) in the 5 years (approx) of ownership
It happened the other day after I got past some nose pickers by using the modest acceleration that the car has.
I let the speed bleed off on a light throttle back to where it had been before, as the speed decreased there was a pronounced triple hesitation in quick succession from the engine setting off the emissions light.
My reader (thanks Nige) tells me that code P0004 is present – described as Cyl 4 misfire. The car seems to start and drive normally and there has been no decrease in performance, no overheating, water loss or inappropriate smells.
I was able to clear the code and turn the light out but am of course wondering what has set the events in motion – plugs, coil pack (or whatever the equivalent is) or impending gasket failure.
I will be looking at the easier options shortly but am asking for some views on the possibilities.