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DrCheeto

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Ok guys, my 96 Grand prix is pissing me off again. It started missing real bad and has NO power... I checked coil packs, ICM , and changed plugs and wires.. I'm getting a p0300 code (multiple cylinder misfire).. I instantly assumed coil packs, but they are all good....

 

Any suggestions? (Oh yea, its a 3100)

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I checked that, along with fuel pressure, 40-42psi.... Im getting an egr pintle position error code and multiple cylinder misfire... I cleaned my first egr, still nothing, and put a known good egr valve on there, same problem... The car runs awful, and pings, and has a hard time doing 50 mph....

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How long's it been doing it? And what octane gas is in there?

 

How do the plugs look?

 

I know.. basic stuff.. just throwing ideas out..

 

knock sensor?

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I doubt the knock sensor would be the problem. In fact, the knock sensor is probably what's helping the engine not grenade, when the car misfires, I believe it retards timing 13*.

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Ignition Control Module... My Lumina does that sometimes too... Mostly when I'm in town, it's hot, and I have the AC on... 4-cylinders for awhile then runs OK when I get back up to speed... ALthough, the ICM I replaced right before I got the car just ran on 4-cylinders all the time... Replacing the ICM fixed it...

 

Mike

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Turned out to be a plugged cat... I drilled a hole before the cat, and was pissed, still no change, then i revved it up and out blew a huge chunk of carbon.... Car ran like a dream ( a loud, smelly dream lol).. So i had the Cat replaced, runs fine now....

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