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HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM, LOW OIL HAS NO EFFECT PROBABLY A COMPUTER ISSUE AS CHANGED EVERYTHING I KNOW FROM INJECTORS AND CAPS PLUGS ETC MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR POSSIBLY WEAK

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P0300 Diagnostic Code - Random Misfire Technical Description Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected What does that mean? Basically this means that the the car's computer has detected that not all of the engine's cylinders are firing properly. A P0300 diagnostic code indicates a random or multiple misfire. If the last digit is a number other than zero, it corresponds to the cylinder number that is misfiring. A P0302 code, for example, would tell you cylinder number two is misfiring. Unfortunately, a P0300 doesn't tell you specifically which cylinder(s) is/are mis-firing, nor why. Symptoms Symptoms may include: the engine may be harder to start the engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitate other symptoms may also be present Causes A code P0300 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: Faulty spark plugs or wires Faulty coil (pack) Faulty oxygen sensor(s) Faulty fuel injector(s) Burned exhaust valve Faulty catalytic converter(s) Stuck/blocked/leaking EGR valve / passages Faulty camshaft position sensor Defective computer Possible Solutions If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back. If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors. Random misfires that jump around from one cylinder to another (read: P030x codes) also will set a P0300 code. The underlying cause is often a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open. It is helpful to have access to a factory service manual and an advanced scan tool to properly diagnose a random misfire DTC. P0300 Diagnostics Video Here is a helpful video that may assist you in learning more, diagnosing, and repairing your P0300 DTC. This video is intended for auto repair professionals but could be helpful to DIYers. It shows use of an advanced OBD-II scan tool during diagnostic steps:

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What does codes PO3OO,POO31,PO43O,P2238,PO3O6 mean?
The main problem looks like P0306 which is a missfire on #6 cylinder. P0300 means random misfire so you may have another cylinder misfiring. How old are the plugs?
P0031, P0430 and P2238 all are related to the O2 sensors on bank 1. Which is probably caused by the misfiring of the spark plugs.
I would have the spark plugs changed first. Erase all the codes and then see what happens.
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It reads codes po300 po300 po522 but it runs perfect sometimes I need to press fuel pedal to start?
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code p 0522 refers to engine oil pressure sensor/switch--low voltage ===causes wiring short to ground ---engine oil pressure sensor /switch---ECM
for the first code having to alter the accelerator position ( which tells the ECM to let in more fuel indicates either a low pressure in the fuel manifold or that the injectors need cleaning
At high way speeds when the engine appears to be running good , it is still possible to have random misfires caused by low fuel pressures and /or dirty injector tips
It would be a good idea to check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge ,then replace the oil pressure sensor/switch
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RE: Johnny brown- 2003 Sebring multiple cylinder misfire 3.0 New distributor new crankshaft sensor new plugs new wires good compression injectors good... Installed new EGR started with cold engine and

ENGINE MISFIRE

There are few possibilities that can cause engine misfire issues. It can be issue with spark plugs or faulty spark plugs. Also get the compression test done for cylinders. If any of cylinder shows low compression then required, then that particular cylinder will cause misfire.

Also get obd codes scanned, the error code will let you know which cylinder is misfiring or all cylinders are misfiring.

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For your trouble shooting I suggest you to refer the help oinks below. It has step by step details for many engine misfire issues.

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Click the link below:-----


Ford Explorer Cylinder Misfire?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-cylinder-misfire.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-misfire-codes-on-chevrolet.html

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http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/cylinder-6-misfire.html

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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-50l-engine-miss.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/can-cylinder-misfire-damage-catalytic.html

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Ck engine light is on and miss fire #5

There are few possibilities that can cause engine misfire issues. It can be issue with spark plugs or faulty spark plugs. Also get the compression test done for cylinders. If any of cylinder shows low compression then required, then that particular cylinder will cause misfire.

Also get obd codes scanned, the error code will let you know which cylinder is misfiring or all cylinders are misfiring.

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For your trouble shooting I suggest you to refer the help oinks below. It has step by step details for many engine misfire issues.

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Click the link below:-----


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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-cylinder-misfire.html

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Engine Misfire codes on Chevrolet Malibu?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-misfire-codes-on-chevrolet.html

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Number 3 and 4 are not firing from coil on 2002 subaru outback 2.5
its faulty coil.

Get the compression test done on each coil.these will let you know if its faulty coil or not.

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It can be issue with spark plugs or faulty spark plugs. Also get the compression test done for cylinders. If any of cylinder shows low compression then required, then that particular cylinder will cause misfire.

Also get obd codes scanned, the error code will let you know which cylinder is misfiring or all cylinders are misfiring.

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http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-cylinder-misfire.html

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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html

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Toyota Corolla: Random Misfire?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-corolla-random-misfire.html

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2006 Ford Freestar: Misfire on Cylinder Number 2?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-ford-freestar-misfire-on-cylinder.html

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Engine is misfiring

There are few possibilities that can cause engine misfire issues. It can be issue with spark plugs or faulty spark plugs. Also get the compression test done for cylinders. If any of cylinder shows low compression then required, then that particular cylinder will cause misfire.

Also get obd codes scanned, the error code will let you know which cylinder is misfiring or all cylinders are misfiring.

-----------

For your trouble shooting I suggest you to refer the help oinks below. It has step by step details for many engine misfire issues.

----------


Click the link below:-----


Ford Explorer Cylinder Misfire?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-cylinder-misfire.html

---------

Engine Misfire codes on Chevrolet Malibu?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-misfire-codes-on-chevrolet.html

---------

Cylinder 6 Misfire?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/cylinder-6-misfire.html

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Misfire on cylinder 4?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/misfire-on-cylinder-4.html

-----

While stop engine idles like cylinder missing?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/while-stop-engine-idles-like-cylinder.html

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Ford Explorer 5.0L: Engine Miss?

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/ford-explorer-50l-engine-miss.html

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Oil on spark plugs and car misfires?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/oil-on-spark-plugs-and-car-misfires.html

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Can cylinder misfire Damage the Catalytic converter?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/can-cylinder-misfire-damage-catalytic.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-misfires-and-error-code-p0306-and.html

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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/11/chevrolet-k1500-no-sparkrandom-misfire.html

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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2004-ford-f150-engine-misfire-and-lean.html

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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-corolla-random-misfire.html

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2006 Ford Freestar: Misfire on Cylinder Number 2?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/06/2006-ford-freestar-misfire-on-cylinder.html

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Volkswagen passat wagon 2004 codes p0300 p0302 p0304 p0011 runs fine
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Possible causes- Dirty engine oil
- Low engine oil level
- Camshaft actuator circuit open or shorted
- Camshaft actuator circuit poor electrical connection
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There may be a factory bulletin on this code, check with the VW dealer on that. Possible defective Camshaft actuator.
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97 chev tahoe service engine light is on and it wont start
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