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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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OBDII code PO300

I'm looking for info on PO300 which is random cylinder misfire. I also show 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, and 309. The dealer just installed new plugs, motor mounts, air cleaners and I tuned it to 600 hp. Any ideas what might be causing these codes before I take it the dealer. Car is 2004 SL600 with 58K miles. It runs rough only once and a while it is not constant.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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I'm looking for info on PO300 which is random cylinder misfire. I also show 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, and 309. The dealer just installed new plugs, motor mounts, air cleaners and I tuned it to 600 hp. Any ideas what might be causing these codes before I take it the dealer. Car is 2004 SL600 with 58K miles. It runs rough only once and a while it is not constant.
A P0300 diagnostic code indicates a random or multiple misfire. If the last digit is a number other than zero, it corresponds to the cylinder number that is misfiring. A P0302 code, for example, would tell you cylinder number two is misfiring. Unfortunately, a P0300 doesn't tell you specifically which cylinder(s) is/are mis-firing, nor why.
If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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Thanks, I've learned those details since this started. The dealer found that both ignition coils were putting out less than required voltage so they have replaced them. ($3300.00)I'll pick it up tomorrow and see how it does.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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Hi. Did you ever figure out what was causing the misifres? I have the same problem with my S500 but only when I floor it. Any help would work. All new plugs etc. pretty irritating.
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