2001 Ford ZX2 Cam and Misfire Codes

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HITMAN2
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:? my car mil light came on. coed was p0340,p1383.cam pos, and variable cam over retard (bank 1 ) ford.
timeing belt was shot also replaced timeing belt and p0340, cleared codes, new codes came up,and still running rough, p0340, p0300, it said misfire cyl-1, then p0300. multiple/ random ,multiple cylinder misfire detected. replaced vcm seloniod and checked vc timeing and timeing belt setting, all were aligned but still getteing these codes, and help or suggestions wuold be very helpful. thank u james.
Mar 19, 2006 at 11:11 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Start with clearing the codes.
Check for vacuum leaks. Don't forget around the intake manifold.
Faulty spark plugs or wires
Faulty coil (pack)
Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
Faulty fuel injector(s)
Burned exhaust valve
Faulty catalytic converter(s)
Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages
Faulty camshaft position sensor
Defective computer


Good hunting. :)
Mar 20, 2006 at 10:24 AM
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HITMAN2
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i'll try that thank you.
Mar 20, 2006 at 10:49 AM
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Suggested Repair

Clear the codes and check for vacuum leaks, including around the intake manifold. If the rough running and misfire codes remain, inspect the spark plugs and wires, coil pack, oxygen sensors, fuel injectors, exhaust valves, catalytic converter, EGR valve and passages, camshaft position sensor, and computer.

Conversation Summary

A 2001 Ford ZX2 had a check-engine light with P0340 and P1383 after a failed timing belt. The timing belt, variable cam timing solenoid, and timing alignment were addressed, but the engine still ran rough with P0340 and P0300 misfire codes. The expert advised clearing the codes and checking vacuum leaks, then inspecting ignition, fuel, exhaust, EGR, the camshaft position sensor, and the computer. The owner said they would try those checks.

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