POSSIBILITIES: Faulty spark plug - faulty ignition wire - distributor rotor needs replacing - distributor needs replacing.
The most common cause of multiple misfires on the B20 / P75 engine used in the 1999 CRV is valve recession. this is a well documented problem on these engines. Repair usually requires replacement of the head.
Your 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix will experience cylinder misfires when one or several of the spark plug wires are bad. A bad spark plug can also cause the problem.
Cross-threaded spark plug.
No, but bad spark plugs or plug wires sure can.
Several things can cause a Multiple Cylinder Misfire. First and most obvious are your spark plugs and wires. If they havent been changed within the last year that you can remember its time to change them. Faulty Crankshaft sensor would also cause this to happen but is unlikely.
"Random multiple cylinder misfire detected" indicates that the engine's control system has identified misfires occurring in multiple cylinders without a specific pattern. This can result from various issues, such as ignition system failures, fuel delivery problems, or mechanical issues within the engine. Misfires can lead to poor engine performance, increased emissions, and potential damage if not addressed. It's essential to diagnose the root cause to ensure proper engine function.
Wiring and internal engine problems can cause misfires.
Wet/damp/faulty ignition wires, contaminated fuel (water), worn out spark plugs.
The codes P0300 and P0304 indicate random/multiple cylinder misfires and a misfire specifically in cylinder 4, respectively. The P0340 code points to an issue with the camshaft position sensor, which can affect engine timing and cause misfires. Possible causes for these codes include faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel delivery issues, or a malfunctioning camshaft position sensor. It's advisable to inspect these components and perform a diagnostic to pinpoint the exact cause.
The P0135 code indicates a problem with the oxygen sensor heater circuit in the upstream oxygen sensor. While this issue alone does not directly cause multiple misfires, it can lead to improper air-fuel mixture readings, which may result in poor engine performance and potentially contribute to misfires over time. If the engine is running poorly due to an incorrect air-fuel mixture, it might trigger multiple misfire codes. Therefore, addressing the P0135 issue is important for overall engine health.
More than likely, you have a blown head gasket or a cracked cylinder head or cracked block if the oil and water are mixing together. The multiple misfires were probably being caused by the contamination.
Bad spark plug, bad spark plug wire
The distributor cap of an ignition system is one possible cause of many for misfires. Other possible sources to investigate are the distributors cap and gears. The flow chart of diagnosing misfires also include the coil, capacitor (if applicable), ignition wires and the spark plugs.