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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Random Misfires (Code P0300)

So I was on my way to Formula D last weekend and my CEL just pop up. got it scan today at work and it was the random misfires.

should I change my plugs? the car only have 33000 miles on it.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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I have one simlar before.. i clean Spark plugs and it work fine afterwards....

i think u should change sparks.. i did mine at 28k or 30k
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hanahawaiian
I have one simlar before.. i clean Spark plugs and it work fine afterwards....

i think u should change sparks.. i did mine at 28k or 30k
cool! I'll do that 2morrow. thanks! bro
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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np.. i did like few time.. also MAF cleaner Spray can from Schucks or any auto store have MAF cleaner.. it help too
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hanahawaiian
np.. i did like few time.. also MAF cleaner Spray can from Schucks or any auto store have MAF cleaner.. it help too
Cool!! I'll do that.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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dont use the maf cleaner it freaks the karmen sensor out inside of it, you might be one of the lucky people that get the P0300 code like me. if you are its a ecu issue not an actual code and the only sure fire way i have found to get rid of it is to go with a AEM
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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check your plugs and make sure they're gapped properly.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Change your plugs, If you ever are down in Puyallup i have a huge stash of 8 plugs, alot of the local kids change theres every 3000 miles
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by inneedof
Change your plugs, If you ever are down in Puyallup i have a huge stash of 8 plugs, alot of the local kids change theres every 3000 miles
what kinda plugs you recommend?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Factory plugs should be good for 50k+ miles. That's why they're iridium, factory claims 100k miles before they need to be replaced. I'd also check out the bigger picture, is your A/FR's and timing both ok? Drive the car a bit spirited, and while it's revved pulling to a stop (3,000rpm or so) shut the key off so they're 'hot' When you pull the plugs if they're overly damp (blackish) but it's still liquid, you're just running rich. If they're white you're way lean, if they've caked black your burning oil.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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ngk oem or denso ir.. im getting denso this week and take my 1 step colder plug ngk out.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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i can bring a few sets to battle with me if you want
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I would say swap ROMS but you have an 05 so... looks like plugs are the only solution...
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by inneedof
i can bring a few sets to battle with me if you want
Sure. I'll be there. how much for a set?
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