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Ok i had a p0302 and then i changed plug wires coil packs the icm injectors camshaft sensor and now i can a p0301 code.. and when i clear the code it will come back with the same code or else a p0300.. im starting to think computer but idk and each cylinder is sitting at 152 to 158 psi on the compression test. so im lost

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    Im sure you did, but did you make sure all the wires on connected well and on the right plugs?

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1. Freeze Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and see if the problem can be duplicated.

2. Wiggle tug test wiring for #2 injector.

3. Scope the #2 injector for a glitch when the misfire happens. 1. Test for the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)/coolant adapter gasket leaking EGR gases past the gasket.

2. Connect a vacuum pump to the MAP sensor, block the vacuum source, reset fuel trims, start the engine and add typical vacuum to the MAP sensor and check operation.

3. Test the spark output with 2 High Energy Ignition (HEI) testers, at 25 KV air gap each, at the spark plug wires to ground at wires 2 and 3, then 1 and 4 at cranking speed and engine running.

4. Test the fuel injector pulse width at the injectors compared to the scanner data.

5. Disconnect the O2 sensor, reset the fuel trims, test the system operation in open loop, test injector pulse width. Compare to the closed loop operation injector pulse width and engine operation.

6. Test the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) powers and grounds during the problem.

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- 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.

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* Faulty spark plug or wire
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* Faulty fuel injector
* Burned exhaust valve
* Faulty catalytic converter(s)
* Running out of fuel
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* Defective computer

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- 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.


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