Random misfire codes for all cylinders?

Tiny
JEFF HERMAN
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  • 2005 HONDA PILOT
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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  • 181,000 MILES
All cylinder's random misfire codes, VTM4 disabled when codes are sent. Vehicle runs fine even with every cylinder misfiring randomly. It seems to occur when temperatures outside are colder. There's also something in the engine compartment fuse block labeled IRM19A. There is no mention of this on the fuse box diagram. It appears to be very corroded. Do you know what this is and what it does? Since there are misfire codes on all cylinders and other things occurring are we looking at a bad ECM or possibly broken ground?
Sunday, October 1st, 2023 AT 6:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The IRM19A has me confused. It isn't listed in any of my manuals. Could you take a pic and upload it for me to see?

As far as the random misfire, that can be caused by several different things. First, is a P0300 the only code that is present?

Also, the first thing I would recommend is to check for engine vacuum leaks.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

The reason I recommend checking for a vacuum leak is that all cylinders are misfiring. If it was limited to one, then I wouldn't suspect it. We need to think of things that can affect all of them.

Let me know if that is something you have checked as well as fuel pressure.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, October 1st, 2023 AT 10:03 PM
Tiny
JEFF HERMAN
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Thank you. It is throwing 7 codes. PO300, PO301, and PO306. This is a friend's vehicle so this will drag on for a while as they are very busy, and this isn't their daily driver. I will get a picture of that component. I'll pass the info about vacuum on.
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Monday, October 2nd, 2023 AT 6:08 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. When you indicate there are seven codes, do you have the others? Also, don't worry about how long it takes. I'll be here.

Take care,

Joe
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Monday, October 2nd, 2023 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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The codes are individually PO300, PO301, PO302, PO303, PO304, PO305, and PO306.
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Monday, October 2nd, 2023 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

I didn't realize they were all misfire codes. I would try what I recommend above. I have a feeling if they are all missing, it is either a fuel-related issue or a vacuum issue.

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
JEFF HERMAN
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Will do.
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Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 AT 6:48 PM
Tiny
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Update: misfire codes are old and stored permanently in the computer. As for the VTM4 issue, it was the 4th clutch transmission pressure switch. It's all good now. Thanks
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Thursday, October 26th, 2023 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know the problems have been resolved. That's good news. LOL

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Thursday, October 26th, 2023 AT 7:50 PM

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