Misfires when accelerating, code P0300

Tiny
DUSTY03
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,103 MILES
Idles good. It misfires when you start to drive ! Gets better the faster you go! But engine light comes on and blinks. And the bell rings?
Thursday, August 26th, 2021 AT 4:30 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

It sounds like an ignition-related issue. Has a tune-up been done on the vehicle recently? Also, since it is a P0300, it is random. However, the flashing light usually indicates a specific cylinder or cylinders are misfiring. Is that the only code that was found?

You may want to remove a couple of spark plugs to inspect their conditions. Here is a link that explains how to replace spark plugs. Use this to remove them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

Also, there are several other things that can cause it, but spark plugs (if old) are the most common.

I attached the diagnostics below for the code. Take a look through it and let me know if you are comfortable doing it. If you need help, let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, August 26th, 2021 AT 10:03 PM

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