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Cylinder 1 misfire

I have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck. It is currently running real rough. The engine light when accelerating blinks, and when maintaining speed stays on. Checked the error code and came up with p0301, cylinder 1 misfire. Any advice on how to remedy this problem? Thanks

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  • tommymanuel May 06, 2009

    thanks, I'll give it a try. much appreciated

  • tommymanuel May 08, 2009

    changed the spark plugs, now I have 3 more error messages, coil a, b, & d, secondary circuit. Any suggestions?

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If it smooths out at wide open throttle it's probably not the injector but rather a substantial vacuum leak at that cylinder.

  • Anonymous May 08, 2009

    Is it a dead miss, even at idle? Is the plug wet?

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First step is to check the plugs; hearing a lot online about this being a fuel injector problem. You can try injector cleaner, check the plugs and wires (clear the code) and see if this clears your problem.
If not, it's likely fuel injector(s) is bad.

  • Anonymous May 08, 2009

    Per OBDII http://www.obd-codes.com/p0301

    That link described the symptoms and possible causes as well as course of action. I do hope this clarifies your problem. I still believe from what I've read online that it's a fuel injector problem but you can judge for yourself. Best of luck to you.




  • Anonymous May 09, 2009

    I gave a broken link sorry. Here's the correct link:
    http://www.obd-codes.com/p0301


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