Re: Code P0301
 

I have the 6 cylinder. I think its a 4.0 ...it runs fine. It does not feel
like its missing.

"Herb Leong" <herb@urusei.net> wrote in message
news:3qGdnfPjKL8uIJPZnZ2dnUVZ_vmdnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> In article <kxyPf.9577$4%1.6856@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com>,
> Firebird <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> #I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
> #parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
> P0301
> #is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
> runs
> #ok to me.
> #The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
> #How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
> The code will reset after 40 starts with no problems. The light
> resets sooner than that. If you light is still on, it's time to
> check your plug and anything attached to it...
>
> What engine do you have?
>
> /herb

Re: Code P0301
 

I have the 6 cylinder. I think its a 4.0 ...it runs fine. It does not feel
like its missing.

"Herb Leong" <herb@urusei.net> wrote in message
news:3qGdnfPjKL8uIJPZnZ2dnUVZ_vmdnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> In article <kxyPf.9577$4%1.6856@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com>,
> Firebird <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> #I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
> #parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
> P0301
> #is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
> runs
> #ok to me.
> #The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
> #How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
> The code will reset after 40 starts with no problems. The light
> resets sooner than that. If you light is still on, it's time to
> check your plug and anything attached to it...
>
> What engine do you have?
>
> /herb

Re: Code P0301
 

I have the 6 cylinder. I think its a 4.0 ...it runs fine. It does not feel
like its missing.

"Herb Leong" <herb@urusei.net> wrote in message
news:3qGdnfPjKL8uIJPZnZ2dnUVZ_vmdnZ2d@speakeasy.ne t...
> In article <kxyPf.9577$4%1.6856@news-wrt-01.rdc-nyc.rr.com>,
> Firebird <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> #I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
> #parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
> P0301
> #is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
> runs
> #ok to me.
> #The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
> #How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
> The code will reset after 40 starts with no problems. The light
> resets sooner than that. If you light is still on, it's time to
> check your plug and anything attached to it...
>
> What engine do you have?
>
> /herb

Re: Code P0301
 

Sorry, Its a 2001 Cherokee Laredo 6 cyl.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>
> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>
> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
> rotor....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Firebird wrote:
>>
>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>> P0301
>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>> runs
>> ok to me.
>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.

Re: Code P0301
 

Sorry, Its a 2001 Cherokee Laredo 6 cyl.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>
> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>
> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
> rotor....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Firebird wrote:
>>
>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>> P0301
>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>> runs
>> ok to me.
>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.

Re: Code P0301
 

Sorry, Its a 2001 Cherokee Laredo 6 cyl.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>
> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>
> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
> rotor....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Firebird wrote:
>>
>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>> P0301
>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>> runs
>> ok to me.
>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.

Re: Code P0301
 

Sorry, Its a 2001 Cherokee Laredo 6 cyl.

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>
> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>
> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
> rotor....
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Firebird wrote:
>>
>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>> P0301
>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>> runs
>> ok to me.
>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.

Re: Code P0301
 

I had everything changed about 6 months ago at 60,000 miles.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:efeb1$440f2847$4831b233$23379@FUSE.NET...
> You can reset the computer by simply disconnecting the battery for a few
> seconds or my use of a reader. The readers are available for use at many
> auto-parts stores... some free of charge or with a small deposit.
> http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_cod...e-detected.php
> P0301 Code - Cylinder #1 Misfire
> Technical Description
> Cylinder #1 Misfire Detected
>
> What does that mean?
> A P0301 code means that the the car's computer has detected that one of
> the engine's cylinders is not firing properly. In this case it's cylinder
> #1.
>
> Symptoms
> Symptoms may include:
> a.. the engine may be harder to start
> b.. the engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitate
> c.. other symptoms may also be present
> Causes
> A code P0301 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
>
> a.. Faulty spark plug or wire
> b.. Faulty coil (pack)
> c.. Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
> d.. Faulty fuel injector
> e.. Burned exhaust valve
> f.. Faulty catalytic converter(s)
> g.. Running out of fuel
> h.. Poor compression
> i.. Defective computer
> Possible Solutions
> If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code
> and see if it comes back.
>
> If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check
> all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs).
> Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may
> be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance
> schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap,
> and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs).
> In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten
> eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also
> heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
>> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>>
>> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>>
>> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
>> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
>> rotor....
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> Firebird wrote:
>>>
>>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>>> P0301
>>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>>> runs
>>> ok to me.
>>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
>

Re: Code P0301
 

I had everything changed about 6 months ago at 60,000 miles.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:efeb1$440f2847$4831b233$23379@FUSE.NET...
> You can reset the computer by simply disconnecting the battery for a few
> seconds or my use of a reader. The readers are available for use at many
> auto-parts stores... some free of charge or with a small deposit.
> http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_cod...e-detected.php
> P0301 Code - Cylinder #1 Misfire
> Technical Description
> Cylinder #1 Misfire Detected
>
> What does that mean?
> A P0301 code means that the the car's computer has detected that one of
> the engine's cylinders is not firing properly. In this case it's cylinder
> #1.
>
> Symptoms
> Symptoms may include:
> a.. the engine may be harder to start
> b.. the engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitate
> c.. other symptoms may also be present
> Causes
> A code P0301 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
>
> a.. Faulty spark plug or wire
> b.. Faulty coil (pack)
> c.. Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
> d.. Faulty fuel injector
> e.. Burned exhaust valve
> f.. Faulty catalytic converter(s)
> g.. Running out of fuel
> h.. Poor compression
> i.. Defective computer
> Possible Solutions
> If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code
> and see if it comes back.
>
> If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check
> all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs).
> Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may
> be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance
> schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap,
> and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs).
> In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten
> eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also
> heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
>> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>>
>> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>>
>> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
>> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
>> rotor....
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> Firebird wrote:
>>>
>>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>>> P0301
>>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>>> runs
>>> ok to me.
>>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
>

Re: Code P0301
 

I had everything changed about 6 months ago at 60,000 miles.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:efeb1$440f2847$4831b233$23379@FUSE.NET...
> You can reset the computer by simply disconnecting the battery for a few
> seconds or my use of a reader. The readers are available for use at many
> auto-parts stores... some free of charge or with a small deposit.
> http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_cod...e-detected.php
> P0301 Code - Cylinder #1 Misfire
> Technical Description
> Cylinder #1 Misfire Detected
>
> What does that mean?
> A P0301 code means that the the car's computer has detected that one of
> the engine's cylinders is not firing properly. In this case it's cylinder
> #1.
>
> Symptoms
> Symptoms may include:
> a.. the engine may be harder to start
> b.. the engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitate
> c.. other symptoms may also be present
> Causes
> A code P0301 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
>
> a.. Faulty spark plug or wire
> b.. Faulty coil (pack)
> c.. Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
> d.. Faulty fuel injector
> e.. Burned exhaust valve
> f.. Faulty catalytic converter(s)
> g.. Running out of fuel
> h.. Poor compression
> i.. Defective computer
> Possible Solutions
> If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code
> and see if it comes back.
>
> If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check
> all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs).
> Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may
> be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance
> schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap,
> and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs).
> In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten
> eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also
> heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:440EF747.AF66622@sympatico.ca...
>> It isn't going to reset as long as something is wrong.
>>
>> I would be checking out cylinder 1 myself.....
>>
>> You don't say what you are driving, but you likely have a spark plug at
>> least in there and maybe a plug wire with a distributor cap and
>> rotor....
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>>
>> Firebird wrote:
>>>
>>> I got the light on the dashboard while waiting in line to exit a large
>>> parking lot. THe engine had been idling for about 5-7 minutes. Code
>>> P0301
>>> is a miss in cylinder 1, however I never felt anything and the engine
>>> runs
>>> ok to me.
>>> The light has been on the dashboard for about 3 weeks now.
>>> How should I proceed. I thought it resets itself after 40 starts.
>
>