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Old Apr 6, 2004, 10:37 AM
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Red face p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

I put together some questions for you all to answer. Please take a moment to fill this out so I can get a handle on the various conditions/situations in which this error is occuring.

NOTE: Please do NOT respond to this if 1) you haven't experienced this problem, 2) you aren't answering the questions.

Also, PLEASE do not go o/t in this thread or otherwise chat about anything. This thread is strictly for taking my short little survey. Thanks.

[list=1][*]Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)

[*]Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.

[*]At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?

[*]Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)

[*]Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)

[*]What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)

[*]What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."

[*]If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.

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Thanks ya'll, I hope we can centralize most of the information about this problem as it has been spread around the various forums of this board like KY, making it virtually impossible to pull it all together. I'll go first...

Old Apr 6, 2004, 10:44 AM
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Re: p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

Originally posted by webguy330i
[list=1][*]Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)

Yes.
[*]Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.


Yes: HKS RS intake, Forge MS d/v, grounding kit
[*]At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?

Appx. 10,000
[*]Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)

Yes, multiple instances of p0300.
[*]Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)

No not yet. They refuse to work on it until Tech Line says it's ok. They have called tech line twice: 1st time resulted in a "we are working on it, sit tight" response. 2nd one is still being waited on for a return call, hoping for some other ideas on perhaps fixing the problem.
[*]What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)

Typically running Mobil 93oct, Exxon 93oct, Hess 93oct or Sunoco 93oct
[*]What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."

See question for my past 4 months of weather. Good times.
[*]If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.

I recently put in a few gallons of Quik Fill gas from a local station. SES light went out and no misfires have been experienced since. Service manager seemed to think that the recent fuel oxygenation standards changes may have some adverse effect on the ecu, who knows for sure though. Waiting for tech line to call back right now to see if there is anything else we can do while we wait for the currently-vaporware ecu reflash/fix.
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What happened to my response?!! that was a lot of work!!
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I was just gonna say, wtf happened??!
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Re: p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

Originally posted by webguy330i

  1. Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)

    Yes. twice
  2. Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.

    NONE.
  3. At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?

    7000k
  4. Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)

    Yes. it was pulled and reset.
  5. Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)

    No, just reset and told me to keep an eye on it. I was told the ECU/ECM is sensative to misfires and that it was somewhat common.
  6. What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)

    Yes.. California 91 Octane (our maximum octane)
  7. What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."

    Average for California 60-mid 70s high... lows in the 60s?
  8. If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.

    The Tech and SVC MGR asked if the car had not been used for awhile (ie parked/stored for a long duration)...... The tech also briefly said something about the plugs... I believe they were referring the to the possiblity of residue or unspent gas on the plugs?????
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Thanks ya'll, I hope we can centralize most of the information about this problem as it has been spread around the various forums of this board like KY, making it virtually impossible to pull it all together. I'll go first...

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Re: p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

Originally posted by webguy330i
I put together some questions for you all to answer. Please take a moment to fill this out so I can get a handle on the various conditions/situations in which this error is occuring.

NOTE: Please do NOT respond to this if 1) you haven't experienced this problem, 2) you aren't answering the questions.

Also, PLEASE do not go o/t in this thread or otherwise chat about anything. This thread is strictly for taking my short little survey. Thanks.

[list=1][*]Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)
YES
[*]Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.

YES
[*]At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?

17,000

[*]Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5

yes
[*]Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)

checked plugs, wires, boots. But have no fix at this time

[*]What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)

93 octane

[*]What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."

Savannah Ga. Cool weather between 50-80. Have noticed the problem on comes up on the freeway in 5th gear around 3800rpms cruising. It is cleared by letting off the throttle completely. But will come back

[*]If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.

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Thanks ya'll, I hope we can centralize most of the information about this problem as it has been spread around the various forums of this board like KY, making it virtually impossible to pull it all together. I'll go first...

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Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)

Yes.


Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.


YES getting the code before and after I started modding, MODS are 3 inch turbo back,K&N drop in ,DynoFlash,Greddy Type S BOV,DENSO SPARK PLUGS stock heat,magnecore wires,testpipe, and Hallman pro RX MBC


At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?

Appx. 10,000


Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)

NO


Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)

N/A


What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)

Typically running Mobil 91oct, Exxon 91oct,Southern CALI dinosaur extrement


What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."

Ca,Orange County nice weather 70F and above


If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.

Only happens on the freeway at a constant speed, about 4000 rpm at about 80 MPH , I can gas it then let off and will get the code. I have never got the code on city streets only on the freeway at a constant speed...sometimes can feel a certain hesitation when the code happens sometimes theres no feeling... I use a datalogger so I now its the PO300-funny that it all started at about 10000 miles,I tried taking off magnecores same problem,now Im going to try to take off BOV and put stock back on see what happens.........didnt have any problems before...Going to try stock plugs this week and see what happens since Im getting a custom street tune this week...

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Thanks very much for the feedback guys. I've posted some more info in the main p0300 discussion thread here:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...&goto=lastpost
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Re: p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

[list=1][*]Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)
Yes, twice
[*]Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.
Turbo Timer
[*]At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?
18,000
[*]Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)
Yes, not sure of exact code.
[*]Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)
No, No, Not to my knowledge.
[*]What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)
Local station 93, Sunoco Ultra 94
[*]What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."
Both times, sunny, 40s, dry
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Dealer could not replicate. I replicated on same road with same condition, driving at 70ish for 40 miles, accel to 80, shudder at 80, SES on, slight loss of power, release pedal, reapply, gone
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Re: p0300 misfire compadres: take a survey

1) SES just came on at 34k miles for the first time. I had the code pulled at autozone and there were 2 po300, 1 for a single cylinder misfire, and the other for multiple. I've never felt the symptons though.

2) Just a mild custom dyno flash tune at 15k miles.

3) First SES at 34k miles.

4) Not going to the dealer for now until theres a definite fix.

6) 93 octane mobile/exxon

7) lately around 40-60 degrees.
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34k! Wow, interesting that it took that long. Thanks for the update.
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Better get back before you warranty is up so they register the problem and provide service post-warrant mileage. Also, Webguy and I have spoken and if the problem is the throwout bearing wearing down you may want to get them to look at it and shoot for a repair, not just an ECU fix. Good luck.
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p0300 survey

Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)


Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.
Yes.
HKS RS Intake, JIC Headers, DNP O2 Housing, Perrin downpipe/catback, Random Tech High-Flow cat, Linneage Grounding Wires, Blitz TT, XFlash/XEDE

At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?
30,000 (****!)

Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)
No

Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)
NA

What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)
76..91 (Cali)

What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."
Warm and dry, about 75-80

If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.
just changed all driveline fluids, and replaced plugs (NGK BPR8ES/.24)...nothing changed....WORKS tells me it could be some "harmonic resonance" coming from tranny/clutch
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Get that this to the dealer before it gets worse. As long as they can duplicate it they will most likely fix it even with the mods.


Originally Posted by cokofellah
Have you had multiple instances of the SES light coming on/going off and confirmed it to be the p0300 or p030x code? (yes/no)


Did you have any modifications on your car when you experienced one or more misfires (p030x code occuring)? If so, please list them.
Yes.
HKS RS Intake, JIC Headers, DNP O2 Housing, Perrin downpipe/catback, Random Tech High-Flow cat, Linneage Grounding Wires, Blitz TT, XFlash/XEDE

At approximately what mileage did you first enjoy the p030x error?
30,000 (****!)

Have you taken it to the dealership service center to have it looked at? Did they confirm a p030x error code? (if yes, please answer #5)
No

Did they resolve your problem? Did they attempt to fix/replace anything? Did they call Mitsubishi Tech Line to get an answer? What did Tech Line suggest/say? (please answer all of these)
NA

What is your primary brand of gas/octane level? (US-spec please, R+M/2)
76..91 (Cali)

What has the weather been like where you live? Optionally tell us your city/state. Please be specific, as in "First noticed the misfire when it was a dry, 40 degrees F outside... has continued to plague me unrelentlessly as temps went from 40 to -20 to 60, wet/dry/snowy/icy/whatever."
Warm and dry, about 75-80

If you have any miscellaneous details to add, please add them below THIS question only. Things such as any random technician's comments, any chats with MMNA, any district representative experiences, anything you may have tried to resolve this problem.
just changed all driveline fluids, and replaced plugs (NGK BPR8ES/.24)...nothing changed....WORKS tells me it could be some "harmonic resonance" coming from tranny/clutch
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I agree with Bob, get it to the dealer. It _IS_ a resonance from the tranny, see this thread for more info:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ighlight=p0300


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