1.5 Engine Error P0302

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almera115

Hi guys.
Today the car felt a bit sluggish and lagging in acceleration. It was also vibrating unlike before. Shess a 2003 hatchback.
Thought it was low oil symptom but the oil level is fine.
Connected one of those bluetooth ODB adapters and found a P0302 error code, misfire on cylinder 2.
Cleared it, and after leaving the car off for a while seems like it is gone for now.
The thing is, the car is due a service next week anyway but I just want to make sure I don't do any damage to the engine if I drive it. Is it safe to drive?
What should I tell the mechanic to look at? Coils and spark plugs?
 
almera115 said:
Timing chain I take it?
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Most likely in my opinion. They throw up can sensor faults first. You can check the chain tensioner behind the cover. If it's extended more than 12mm then the chain has stretched.
I could be wrong of course.
 
Swapped the 1 and 2 coils around and the error went away and drives normally now.
An oil service + plugs will happen at the weekend anyway so might replace the coils to be safe.
 
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