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06-14-2015, 06:30 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

How difficult is it to replace the spark plug...

How difficult is it to replace the spark plug tube seals?

Also how did you figure out if it was in fact a bad injector?
06-13-2015, 04:47 PM
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Posted By gknuckles

So I replaced the 3 coil packs that were testing...

So I replaced the 3 coil packs that were testing lower than the others (cylinders 1,4, &6), new spark plugs, and cleaned the MAF. Started her thinking we'd be all good.......... BACK TO MISFIRING...
06-12-2015, 09:38 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

Well that doesn't make me feel very good. I just...

Well that doesn't make me feel very good. I just hope the coils and plugs fix this issue. I'm not putting anymore money into it unfortunately. It's just not worth it. I will post the results of those...
06-11-2015, 10:34 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Update: I tested the resistance of all 6 coils...

Update:
I tested the resistance of all 6 coils and here's what I got:
Cyl. 1: 1.10
Cyl. 2: 1.40
Cyl. 3: 1.58
Cyl. 4: 1.07
Cyl. 5: 1.62
Cyl. 6: 1.09

So coils for cylinders 1, 4, and 6...
06-11-2015, 08:08 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

bumpypickle "What brand did you use? try oem...

bumpypickle
"What brand did you use? try oem either at a junkyard or a member here"

They are Intermotor brand
06-10-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Update: So I bought all new injectors and...

Update:
So I bought all new injectors and replaced them all yesterday...STILL MISS-FIRING AND IDLING VERY ROUGH. This is driving me insane. I haven't checked the resistance on the coils yet so I'm...
06-03-2015, 11:16 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

The reason I was going to replace the camshaft...

The reason I was going to replace the camshaft position sensor is because it can cause the P1320 code. I'll start with the o-rings though
06-02-2015, 05:20 PM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Ok, so I'll just test the resistance on the coils...

Ok, so I'll just test the resistance on the coils and see if they are all operating closely. There is oil seeping from the camshaft position sensor and has been for a while. So I can just replace...
06-02-2015, 06:27 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Update: -Just had the codes checked again...

Update:

-Just had the codes checked again and this is what's showing now;
P0134-O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1
P1320-Ignition signal
P0325-Knock sensor
P0300-Random cylinder misfire

So this is...
06-02-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

DennisMik Thanks for the post. I'm sure that...

DennisMik Thanks for the post. I'm sure that was probably posted somewhere else and I could have looked it up, but I appreciate you posting it. I'm trying to get to the bottom of this random...
06-01-2015, 11:36 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Is there a way to test a coil pack outside of the...

Is there a way to test a coil pack outside of the car? I replaced all of the coils a few years ago and I kept the old ones because not all of them were bad. So I was wondering if there is any way to...
05-31-2015, 03:59 PM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

So how do I know if it's a bad injector? Also...

So how do I know if it's a bad injector? Also why would it now throw a multiple cylinder misfire when before it was only showing misfire cylinder 5. That's why I now think it's a different issue....
05-31-2015, 07:27 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Update So I was having a misfire on cylinder...

Update

So I was having a misfire on cylinder 5 with the white smoke coming from exhaust. I replaced the injector for that cylinder and now the smoking is gone, but it's still misfiring. So back to...
05-26-2015, 10:05 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Thank you guys for the input. The more I thought...

Thank you guys for the input. The more I thought about a bad coil the more it made sense. I replaced the coils with auto parts store replacements. If the coil is bad and that cylinder is not firing...
05-26-2015, 07:58 AM
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Views: 41,336
Posted By gknuckles

Awesome. Is it best to get an oem injector or is...

Awesome. Is it best to get an oem injector or is there another brand that's better or equivalent. I'm not planning on driving the car very much longer so the cheaper the better.
05-26-2015, 06:43 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

rough idle, white smoke, smells strongly of gas??? Need help!

So Friday morning I drive to work, no issues. I drive home from work, no issues. My commute is less than 5 miles (each way). I get in my car hours later to go somewhere and it starts rough, but...
12-03-2013, 06:23 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

The reservoir was low because when I put the...

The reservoir was low because when I put the brake line on the new caliper I didn't have it tight enough. I know rookie mistake, but when I bleed the brakes there was no fluid coming out from the...
12-01-2013, 05:59 PM
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Views: 7,678
Posted By gknuckles

Chrome91 was correct. The front left wheel...

Chrome91 was correct. The front left wheel bearing is shot. Also the reason for the brake light was because the reservoir was low on fluid. Thanks again for all your help. This site really is...
12-01-2013, 02:47 AM
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Posted By gknuckles

The sound does get a little worse/louder as I...

The sound does get a little worse/louder as I accelerate. It doesn't really make any noise under 20 mph. I didn't even think of the wheel bearings. I'm going to check it out today. Thanks.
11-30-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,678
Posted By gknuckles

Strange grinding noise coming from the front left

So a couple of days ago my 99 I30 started making a strange "grinding" noise from the front left. I immediately thought it was a bad break caliper that was stuck and causing the noise. The strange...
09-15-2013, 01:40 PM
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Views: 281
Posted By gknuckles

WTB Trunk latch

I have a 99 I30 and recently the trunk latch (the part on the trunk lid) has been acting up. It's bent and loose and hasn't been latching properly because of this. I called the local dealership and...
12-28-2012, 07:22 PM
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Views: 681
Posted By gknuckles

Awesome. Thanks a lot

Awesome. Thanks a lot
12-28-2012, 07:13 PM
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Views: 681
Posted By gknuckles

What is this?

37161

37162

No idea what this is or why it is leaking.
04-30-2012, 06:19 PM
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Views: 1,251
Posted By gknuckles

Thanks for the info. I'll look under the hood...

Thanks for the info. I'll look under the hood and if I can't figure it out I'll give the dealership a call. Thanks again everyone
04-23-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By gknuckles

Ok thanks for the input/help

Ok thanks for the input/help
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