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2001 ford taurus 3.0 v6 code p0306 misfire

First checked engine light code found misfire p0305,changed all 6 spark plugs,spark plug wires and changed coil all at onces,test drive on side street good 5miles good runs good no check engine light.when my friend picked the car driving home about 20miles on the freeway when exited approaching the stop light friend feel the car stumble check engine light appear on dash board,i went to scan the code p0306 change one plug soon u start the car in a good 1min. start blinking the check engine light scan code same p0306,appreciate any help,thanks

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light blinks

Ok, i would ave the ignition coil pack tested for its operational valve asap if possible. this is either an ignition coil pack issue or, a bad ECM. the ECM controls the ignition timing in this vehicle so, the problem will be there if the crank shaft sensor and cam sensors are ok.

I would pull the trouble codes asap as well. this will help diagnosis this issue correctly. this can be done at a local auto zone or a local mechanics shop as well.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Ranger check engine light indicating misfire

Code P0301
Ignition Coil Pack
Ignition Cable
Spark plug
Clog or dirty fuel injector
Evap canister purge valve
Engine Compression
fuel pressure

you have 3 type of engine for your truck
2.3L 4 cylinder
3.0L 6 Cylinder
4.0L 6 Cylinder

need to know that type Engine

The reason why the service light come on because it is a hard code
not a soft code.

Let me know

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2011

SOURCE: vehicle came in for check

A misfire at idle that smooths out at cruise is ALMOST ALWAYS caused by a vacuum leak. Take a hard look at your fuel trims at idle. If the Bank 2 Long Term Fuel Trim is more than + a couple points higher than the Bank 1 trim, your problem is most likely a vacuum leak. If the Fuel Trims even-out while holding the engine at 2000 RPM for about 20 seconds, then a vacuum leak is DEFINITELY your problem. I would suspect a leaking lower intake gasket leak because an upper plenum leak will normally affect all cylinders.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 22, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Ford Taurus Sputtering

stickingvalves collapsed lifters bent push rods fault ignition or damadged spark plug wires start it up at night look under the hood for sparks jumping from wires replace fauilty wires

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 crown vic police. Had check engine light with

your egr on that side is dirty try cleaning it aslo check intake boltsaround those clyinders.

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Advance Auto Pats, where they'll tell you (free) your codes causing the "Check Engine' light to be
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P0302 - Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0303 - Cylinder 3 misfire detected
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a) spark plugs - change them if used over 15K miles - inspect/regap.
b) spark plug wires - change them if over 15K miles - inspect
c) ECM (electronic control module) - test with HEI (high energy ignition) tester.

The shaking tells me that the engine is running on less than its normal compliment of cylinders - the shaking is produced by the imbalance caused in the engine by one (or more) cylinder(s)
not firing at all.

The "Check Engine" light probably is coming on due the the misfire condition. Go to Pep Boys or
Advance Auto Pats, where they'll tell you (free) your codes causing the "Check Engine' light to be
lit - the code coming from your truck's computer will probably be one or more of:
P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder misfire detected
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P0302 - Cylinder 2 misfire detected
P0303 - Cylinder 3 misfire detected
P0304 - Cylinder 4 misfire detected
P0305 - Cylinder 5 misfire detected
P0306 - Cylinder 6 misfire detected
P0307 - Cylinder 7 misfire detected
P0308 - Cylinder 8 misfire detected
P0313 - Misfire detected with low fuel
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P0306 - Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected

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When is the code detected?
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Symptoms:
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Lack/loss of power
- Hard start
- Engine hesitation

Possible Causes:
- Improper spark plug at cylinder #5 and #6
- Insufficient compression at cylinder #5 and #6
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- The injector circuit is open or shorted at cylinder #5 and #6
- Fuel injector #5 and #6 may be faulty
- Intake air leak at cyli

Possible Solution:
- Perform Injector Service
- Replaced Spark Plug #5 and #6
- Replaced Injector #5 and #6
- Replaced Ignition Coil #5 and #6

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