Code P0300, HELP?
2000bonny
06-26-2011, 09:49 AM
My 2000 bonneville SLE has recently thrown a P0300 misfire code. I have checked for Vaccuum leaks, and found none. Replaced the plugs with AC irridium, and AC wires. I put $20 of premium fuel and added Techron fuel system cleaner through it.
This started 2 nights ago driving home from work, when the check engine light came on and was running extremely rough. It would fall on its face when I accelerated and approached inclines. I was able to maintain highway speeds until I approached an incline. I had Autozone scan for codes the following morning and they found the P0300. I purchesed the plugs, and drove the car. The problem was much better, but still very noticable upon acceleration. Then I added the premium and the Techron. I did not notice any difference. The car will idle fine, but when I accelerate hard, it stumbles. The oil and coolant levels are fine. I do not want to keep throwing $ at this thing. Oh yeah, I also read that another individual had similar issues, and found the rear plug wire insulators were shorting. I had removed these also.
Any help resolving these issues will be greatly appreciated.
This started 2 nights ago driving home from work, when the check engine light came on and was running extremely rough. It would fall on its face when I accelerated and approached inclines. I was able to maintain highway speeds until I approached an incline. I had Autozone scan for codes the following morning and they found the P0300. I purchesed the plugs, and drove the car. The problem was much better, but still very noticable upon acceleration. Then I added the premium and the Techron. I did not notice any difference. The car will idle fine, but when I accelerate hard, it stumbles. The oil and coolant levels are fine. I do not want to keep throwing $ at this thing. Oh yeah, I also read that another individual had similar issues, and found the rear plug wire insulators were shorting. I had removed these also.
Any help resolving these issues will be greatly appreciated.
danielsatur
06-26-2011, 03:17 PM
1) Try both a new air & fuel filters.
2) Check fuel pressure.
3) Clean MAF/IACT sensors.
4) Have your catalytic coverters back pressure tested.
** Plugged cats are known for random misfires.
5) Have both the battery & Alternator load tested.
2) Check fuel pressure.
3) Clean MAF/IACT sensors.
4) Have your catalytic coverters back pressure tested.
** Plugged cats are known for random misfires.
5) Have both the battery & Alternator load tested.
Ralph123
06-26-2011, 08:08 PM
I had a po300 code one time and the problem was the fuel pressure regulator. Do you smell gas under the hood?
2000bonny
06-27-2011, 07:04 AM
I do not smell gas at all. I removed the injectors and fuel rail and did a good cleaning. I re-installed and tried the car again. Right away it started running rough at idle again. I did notice though, that when I heard the activation of the fuel pump, it started to smooth out. My next step is to check the fuel pressure. I have this bad habit of running almost out of gas before re-fuelling. I am sure this has not helped the life of my fuel pump. I have 153k on the car and the pump is the original. I do not have a pressure guage, so I will check with Auto zone on a loaner. I will keep informed.:dunno:
Jrs3800
06-27-2011, 11:45 AM
Very well could be a fuel pressure issue... I think iirc you need to be in the 50+ Psi range...
Check that pressure first... as well its not that hard to replace the fuel pump in the 00+ Bonneville... There is an access panel in the trunk for it...
Let us know what you find...
Check that pressure first... as well its not that hard to replace the fuel pump in the 00+ Bonneville... There is an access panel in the trunk for it...
Let us know what you find...
2000bonny
06-28-2011, 10:39 AM
Well I stopped by a garage to have my convertor tested, and when I explained what was happening, he pulled out his diagnostic scanner and found 3906 misses on #5 and 3564 misses on #2. So I swapped out the coil packs, cleared the codes, and rechecked. The misses had followed the coil pack. So of to AutoZone and got a $25 coil pack to replace #2,#5 pack. Wallah, problem solved. Thanks to all you guys for your help. This site has helped me out tremendously.:ylsuper:
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