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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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When i bought my car it had a misfire, (p300 code, random multiple cylinder misfire) so i replaced the original cap and rotor with a msd unit. after this didnt work i decided to change my plugs and wires when i did my headers. the scanner says it still has a p300 now. Anybody have any suggestions or have similar problems?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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When I had mine p0300 code, I replaced plugs, wires, coil, and 02 sensor which i knew was bad and that took care of it.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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thanks man, i do have a bad o2 sensor so ill try replacing that first, hopefully it will get the job done. if not i guess ill go for a new coil. thanks again.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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I have heard from a few people that replacing the 02 fixed the problem for them also. Definately do that first.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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Make sure you don't have a wire touching a Header..mine did that and misfired.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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a faulty EGR pump will also throw a random cylinder misfire code, as well. that happened to me.
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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thanks for all the help im throwin the o2 sensors in today and ill update if it fixes the problem
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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If it isn't the coil itself, you can take a look at the ICM -- that can be the culprit.

More than likely the O2s are what is causing your misfire. I also second double checking your wires -- its common to think the wires are run correctly but they have found their way back in contact with the header primaries.
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O2's might be a problem with mis-fires? Mine does it at 5500 and up when it gets really warmed up. I don't have EGR, so I know it's not that.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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well i installed all the o2 sensors and now its saying i have a cylinder 5 misfire. if your standing in front of the car facing it, cylinder 5 is the third on on the right correct?
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