1997 Mitsubishi Montero Random Cylinder Misfire

233,000 MILES
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REDHOOK
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Random cylinder misfire
Mar 7, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what is the codes???

start with checking spark plugs

Roy
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:10 PM
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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
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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were the coils,wires checked????

Roy
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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REDHOOK
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Dont think so but i will ask what should i do. ? Tks for answering me
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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these items need to be checked as they may be arcing causing the missfires

Roy
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:29 PM
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REDHOOK
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Tks will have that done tomorrow. Will update then
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM
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we will be here
Mar 7, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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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.
Jun 30, 2022 at 8:58 PM
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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.
Jul 4, 2022 at 4:36 AM
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