P0303 & P0300 engine code saying cylinder 3 misfire
Year of car? 4-cylinder or V-6 engine?
How many miles driven between oil change and finding engine was low on oil?
The codes are typically for a bad ign coil, P0303 is for cylinder No 3. Check ign coil on cylinder No 3. A bad coil can also cause engine shake.
However there are other issues that can cause these codes.
Being 2 quarts low is not good but would not assume this causing the problem yet.
Check for leaks when the engine is running. If a 4 cylinder look for oil dripping out the timing cover area when engine running.
How many miles driven between oil change and finding engine was low on oil?
The codes are typically for a bad ign coil, P0303 is for cylinder No 3. Check ign coil on cylinder No 3. A bad coil can also cause engine shake.
However there are other issues that can cause these codes.
Being 2 quarts low is not good but would not assume this causing the problem yet.
Check for leaks when the engine is running. If a 4 cylinder look for oil dripping out the timing cover area when engine running.
Toyomoho thanks for the reply. I'm not real families with this but I been trying to learn and I done checked my injectors and 3 of the 4 are off like 3 numbers apiece. And it burnt tons of gas other day. But not driven ant more till get fixed. Any info u can give me to help me understand what I need to do. Is very greatly appreciated sir. God Bless and thanks so much.
Toyomoho. My Camry is a 2001 LE. And how do I check the 0/2 sensor at motor. My injectors are #1 15.2 #2 14.9 #3 14.9 #4 14.9 and burned ton of gas last time I did over it. Thanks for all the help and everyone's time that helping me out. God Bless. Thanks again for your help
Hey all. Having a similar problem with my 03 Camry. 2.4L 4cyl. Code P0303. Changed plugs, coil, and injector. Still throwing P0303. Autozone CEL service suggests a new Cat? Is that the only thing left it could be? Would hate to drop $600 and it be wrong again. Would it be worth a shot to change the valve cover gasket first just to see?
Last edited by Bluechinchilla; Dec 20, 2021 at 01:34 PM.
Speculate the only a way a converter could cause an issue is if was plugged up. Here a vacuum gauge can check for excessive exhaust back pressure. Read up on checking exhaust system back pressure.
Any other codes showing up such as P0171 or P0172? How does the engine run and idle? Has the MPG gone down? Any gas smell in exhaust?
Below is the list of possible issues.
Open/short in wiring or connector issue.
Vacuum hose leaks.
Ignition. Do a spark test and compare to another cylinder If you can swap coils with cylinders try this and determine if the code moves.
Injector.
Fuel pressure. This needs to be done by attaching a pressure gauge.
MAF. Try cleaning the MAF
Engine Coolant Temperature sensor (ECT). Temp between 167 and 212F
Compression.
Valve clearance or timing
PCV valve, hose and connections. Check this first.
Intake air leaks
Also check for exhaust leaks. Check the flex pipe on the exhaust for leaks..
ECM
A decent scanner can check real time coolant temp and MAF readings. Some can read how each cylinder is operating..
Any other codes showing up such as P0171 or P0172? How does the engine run and idle? Has the MPG gone down? Any gas smell in exhaust?
Below is the list of possible issues.
Open/short in wiring or connector issue.
Vacuum hose leaks.
Ignition. Do a spark test and compare to another cylinder If you can swap coils with cylinders try this and determine if the code moves.
Injector.
Fuel pressure. This needs to be done by attaching a pressure gauge.
MAF. Try cleaning the MAF
Engine Coolant Temperature sensor (ECT). Temp between 167 and 212F
Compression.
Valve clearance or timing
PCV valve, hose and connections. Check this first.
Intake air leaks
Also check for exhaust leaks. Check the flex pipe on the exhaust for leaks..
ECM
A decent scanner can check real time coolant temp and MAF readings. Some can read how each cylinder is operating..


