Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 7:40 PM
REDHOOK
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- 1997 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
- 233,000 MILES
Random cylinder misfire
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What is the codes?
Start with checking spark plugs
Roy
Start with checking spark plugs
Roy
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:10 PM
REDHOOK
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One code p 0300 and I just got a tune up check engine light was gone for about a week and then came back had it check and that's the code that came up
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:16 PM
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Were the coils, wires checked?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:20 PM
REDHOOK
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Dont think so but I will ask what should I do.? Tks for answering me
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:23 PM
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These items need to be checked as they may be arcing causing the missfires
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:29 PM
REDHOOK
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Tks will have that done tomorrow. Will update then
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:34 PM
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We will be here
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Thursday, March 7th, 2013 AT 11:35 PM
IKE H
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Having the same problem with 1997 Montero SR new plugs and wires swapped the ICM with known good one swapped coils with known good ones. No change.
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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 3:58 AM
KEN L
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This problem occurs when the fuel pump is weak or the MAP/MAF sensor is off. have you run the codes yet? Here is a guide to get us started and the location of the MAF and MAP sensors in the diagrams below so you can see what's going on:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
I would try cleaning the MAF sensor to see what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
I would try cleaning the MAF sensor to see what happens.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, July 4th, 2022 AT 11:36 AM
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