Engine light on and code P0301

1999 HONDA ACCORD
166,000 MILES
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MOONANDBACK
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Engine light came on, so took it to auto parts store and got a code P0301. so what should I do?
Oct 29, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

That is a cylinder 1 misfire. The first thing I would suggest is to remove the spark plug and inspect its condition. If you haven't tuned the vehicle in a long time, the plugs may be getting bad.

Also, confirm there is not damage to the spark plug wire.

Here is a link that explains in general how a tune up is done. It shows what are called coil over ignition coils. Your vehicle will have a distributor cap and wires.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Let me know when the last tune up was done.

Take care,
Joe
Oct 29, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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MOONANDBACK
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Thank you.
Oct 29, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome. If you let me know what you find, I will be better able to help you with a solution.

Take care and I'll keep an eye out for your return.

Joe
Oct 30, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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