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Mark Sims Posted on May 16, 2017
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P030 code on a 1997 jeep Cherokee. I have replaced the spark plugs and wires. The distributor cap and rotor. Changed out catalytic converter too. Code still pops up. Any Ideas out there?

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You need a Chilton or Haynes manual for a list of the codes.

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  • Joe Stanton May 16, 2017

    Autozone can give you a print out and delete the stored codes Then any pop ups will be current. The code you posted could be a year old

  • Jeff Armer May 17, 2017

    The code you posted could be a year old , How do you figure that ????? If the problem isn't current after three key cycles the computer clear's it it's self .

  • Jeff Armer May 17, 2017

    Here read thishttp://www.brakeandfrontend.com/diagnosi...

    has misfire codes , rough running , an broken valve springs

  • Joe Stanton May 17, 2017

    sorry, it has to be done manually with a CRT

  • Joe Stanton May 17, 2017

    You can use the off key on key method if you want too. I like The Snap-On 3000 method myself

  • Joe Stanton May 17, 2017

    I went to the website One in a million springs do fail.

  • Joe Stanton May 17, 2017

    How about that .090 spark plug gap, wow

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P030 ???? You mean P0300 random miss fire ? Vacuum leak ? Intake manifold gaskets !

Testimonial: "I guess it could be that code but the P030 is the one they all give me. Autozone and random other places."

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    Mark Sims May 16, 2017

    I found this here P0300 Multiple Cylinder Mis-fire on this site so I think you are correct.https://www.quadratec.com/jeep_knowledge...
    The last time I went to auto zone they saved it was the valve springs?

  • Jeff Armer May 16, 2017

    There is away to check codes on chrysler , dodge an jeep vehicles without going to autozone ! Turn the key on , off , on , off then on an leave it on and look in the Odometer !https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5s6zPkZ...

  • Jeff Armer May 16, 2017

    Weak valve springs ? I would have it check by a qualified repair shop before having any work done . It is possibly , weak or broke valve springs .

  • Mark Sims
    Mark Sims May 17, 2017

    Ok will do. Thank you for your help!

  • Joe Stanton May 17, 2017

    Mark, That code has nothing to do with valve springs. Jeep valve springs are good for over 300,000 miles. I have never seen one fail. Save your money. The print out from Autozone should have translated that code. The Chilton manual is a cheap reference. You wont have to throw money at what people tell you.

  • Jeff Armer May 17, 2017

    You must not do a lot of vehicle repair , chrysler has cheap valve spring's , have seen a bunch of broken one's cause lean misfires. An chilton manuals are junk . Pay for a identfix or motologic subscription , Around $20 buck's an it's just like factory service repair info . Show's thing's a chilton manual will never have .
    So mind your own business . Stop tell people stuff you have no clue about . I work for a chrysler dealer , have for twenty years . Chrysler engines are junk !

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