Spluttering/Hesitation - Possible Misfire?

[nick172sport]

Hi Guys,

Basically, I washed my car on Saturday, paying the usual attention not to get water straight into the grill etc, and didnt drive it all day after that.

On Sunday I went out and the car is spluttering and feels hesitant. Pulling away the revs splutter and also cruising between 0-80mph it does the same - just a constant hesitant splutter.

Not getting any lights on the dash.

I'll try and upload a video to youtube shortly to show you what it sounds like a various revs.

Any ideas?

 

[LiamR172]

Plugs been changed recently? Have you checked for water in the bay anywhere?

 

[nick172sport]

Everything is as it was before - nothing changed.
No water in the engine bay. Checked everywhere.

Video is uploading to youtube now...

 

[nick172sport]

Sorry about the sound...You can hear how it is spluttering and has uneven revs...

 

[nick172sport]

Anyone have any ideas before it goes to the garage?

 

[Ryzigger86]

With no lights on u will struggle to find the issue really needs to go on clip to check all your parameters to try and pinpoint what it is,definetely sounds like a misfire just hold ur revs at like 1500rpm that's when u will hear it,or just check ur ht leads and see if u get a distinct engine tone change when removed/reconnected,u washing the car is probs just a coincidence

 

[nick172sport]

Thanks for the response!

In that video, other than when I was revving, I was holding it between 1500rpm and 3000rpm.

I'll try the leads in the morning.

Is it safe to drive to work and back with a misfire? Or am I risking it going pop?