Random misfire code and cylinders 1, 2 and 3 codes?

Tiny
QUARLES01
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  • 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
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  • 127,610 MILES
Barely runs at an idle, came up random misfire code and all the spark plugs were pretty much found they had carbon build up on them, like to fuel area ratio was off one of them the whole end was burned off. All that was left was the electrode sticking up, but there was no little arm over the top of it for the spark to bounce in between. I believe that manifold gaskets have been leaking. I had just used some Rislone complete fuel system cleaner designed for GDI engines like mine a couple of days before it happened. Do you think I should change the intake manifold gaskets since it's at 127,000 miles anyway? Also, it only misfires and stuff and like 800 RPMs once I rev it up to about 11 1200 RPMs it smooths right out. And for some reason when I rev it up my computer shows the live data the fuel pressure goes down instead of up it has the high-pressure fuel pump on the fuel rail, and it should range between 500 PSI and 1,600 PSI but when I read mine up it stays around 500 and maybe goes down a little.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 AT 7:41 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Before replacing the intake gaskets, I would do a vacuum leak test when the engine is cold.

Here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

If there is no leak it sounds like the high-pressure pump is going out or the camshaft lobe that drives the pump is beginning to flatten out, which is common. Here is the pump location so you can remove it to inspect the cam lobe. Here is a cutaway of the high-pressure camshaft lobe as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

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Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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2016 Hyundai Tucson 1.6t GDI, My fuel pressure is 560 PSI at idle and only 598 at 3,000 RPMs. My map is reading 14 or 15(inhg) at idle and about 14 at 2500 RPMs.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2022 AT 8:55 AM
Tiny
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The MAP reading is correct, but the fuel pressure is low, can you remove the high-pressure fuel pump and check the camshaft lobe? This is a common problem. Follow the instructions above.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2022 AT 10:39 AM

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