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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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Always gotta be somethin

As soon as I fix one problem another one arises. I was throwing an egr code that was as simple as a line that had come off. Fixed that.

Then it was a p0300 random multiple cylinder misfire. I thought maybe the plugs got fouled from running too rich with the egr problem. Changed the plugs last night and seemed to run fine.

I now have a studder under heavy acceleration. I'm running outta ideas on how to fix this thing.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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You gap the plugs? Your MAF ok? Did you check for boost leaks?
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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I gapped the plugs to .24. I have no idea even how to know if it's the MAF. I haven't done a boost leak check. Not real sure how to.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Check the gap on your plugs since you just replaced them...I had the same issue and the gap was the culprit for my wot studder.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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It feel like it's just randomly missing at idle too.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Yah recheck the plugs but if you can find anyone to do a boost leak test for you would be helpful. Pretty easy to do if you can find someone that can blow smoke through the system that is the best way I found to search for leaks.

I don't gap my plugs. I thought the iridium plugs come gapped so I don't mess with them.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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make sure you used the right set of plugs, and maybe a tune????
i had the same problem but it was just a gapping problem and everything was fine after that
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by governmule
I gapped the plugs to .24. I have no idea even how to know if it's the MAF. I haven't done a boost leak check. Not real sure how to.

Pull the MAF sensor connector.
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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Make sure there is no kind of vibration in your clutch assembly or tranny. The knock sensor is very sensitive and will cause a misfire every now and then. I had that problem.But make sure plugs and gaps are right first.
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