Hello, this post regards a 2000 Integra GSR.

I see from many of these threads that a "code 71 misfire" is usually a sign that ignition maintenance is needed... and that few symptoms develop in these situations.

But, tonight, when slowing down through a turn, my car suddenly bucked a little, the engine light began blinking, and ran rough the entire way home.

Right now, it is throwing a code 71, and the engine is idling roughly.

With this sudden onset of symptoms, should I start looking for something more serious than just an ignition system tune up?