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Yup it definately does. One time I replaced my spark plugs then my check engine light came on. I read the code and it read cylinder 3 misfire detected. So I tightened my spark plugs even more and the light came right off. The rule is tighten them one and a half turns.
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What would cause a cylinder 4 misfire in a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS?
Worn, faulty or dirty spark plug; cracked or worn spark plug wiring or loose connection.
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A p-0300 indicates a random misfire of a cylinder. Possible loose plug lead, fouled plug or similar electrical problem . -Get a professional diagnosis.
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yes
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What is the diagnostic code P304 on a 2002 Dodge caravan 3 L eng?
It is a misfire detection on cylinder number 4. It just means that for somereason cylinder number 4 is misfiring. Could be a loose\bad spark plug or wire. The coil could also be bad. Hope this helps.
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back struts are bad or exhaust is loose
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blown head gasket,it causes the coolant and gas get mixed in cylinder,that cause the white smokeyou also loose compression which in return you loose power
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What does the diagnostic trouble code P0302 mean and how do you repair it?
it means misfire on cylinder 2, to repair- it mean check spark plugs,spark plug lead, loose wire, check coil pack & the y pipe which goes to the catalytic converter,
What are the reasons why a check engine light would come on?
lots of things from a loose gas cap to a misfire
Misfire in a 2006 Ford Focus?
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