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Anonymous Posted on Jul 17, 2014

P0303 cylinder 3 misfire

# 3cyl misfire changed coil pack still misfires plug wire checks to be good plug is new. what could be the problem?

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If # 3 cylinder has spark at the plug it must fire if the following conditions apply. Injector is supplying fuel to the cylinder. and cylinder compression tests OK . So check above ,one or both must be at fault.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: engine code p0307 cylinder #7 misfire

It could be carbon deposits on valve seats keeping valves from totally closing. You can try getting you a can of motorcraft PM3 top end engine cleaner and get engine up to operating temp then remove one of the small vacuum lines from the intake and draw the contents of the can slowly into the engine.After you have drawn in the contents shut engine off and let it soak for about 45 minutes then crank it back up and let it run until it clears. Now it will smoke like a forrest fire while you are doing this so don't be alarmed,just tell the neighbors you are spraying for mosqitos.This may cure the problem. If not you may be looking at a valve job.
This can be verified with a compression test if this is what is causing it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2008

SOURCE: Random Misfire on 2 & 3

I had a problem with a chevy with random misffires on all cylinders. It was the computer. Fords have very few problems with there computers. Does the check engine come on? Maybe have it scanned. 

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: It has a number 2 cylinder misfire. I have already had the plugs, plug wires, and the back coil changed, and it still says it has a number two cylinder misfire. What can I try next?

misfire caused by leaking in the intake valve you must chek it , or may be your car is working rich that means fuel - air mixture is not on the right ratio so check your oxygen sensor

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 crown vic police. Had check engine light with

your egr on that side is dirty try cleaning it aslo check intake boltsaround those clyinders.

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2009

SOURCE: Ignition coil pack on Ranger 1999 misfire on #3

replace coil

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