P0300 Code '96 Sierra 5.7L
jaksdad66
10-04-2006, 05:25 PM
I have a 96 GMC Sierra Ext cab Z71 with a 5.7L v8, 109000 miles. The engine seems to misfire only when I am traveling fast on the hiway, esp. up and down hills. The SES light will come on and give me a P0300 code, (mult. misfires on random cylinders). I have changed the air and fuel filter and ran some fuel injector cleaner through the tank. I changed the plugs, wires, rotor and cap at 88000 miles. Any help would be appreciated.
cjsuds13
11-01-2006, 10:26 PM
Check distribuator base where cap screws to. Had one broke on me and it caused a miss fire and bog out.
BLACKBEAR46
11-27-2006, 02:02 PM
I have a 96 GMC Sierra with the 4.3L, That is now doing the same exact same thing and the same time as jaksdad66. I looked over the distributor and everything looks fine? any other suggestions/answers would be greatly appreciated.
jaksdad66
11-27-2006, 08:34 PM
I have a 96 GMC Sierra with the 4.3L, That is now doing the same exact same thing and the same time as jaksdad66. I looked over the distributor and everything looks fine? any other suggestions/answers would be greatly appreciated.
I replaced the distributor rotor and also found the wire between the coil and distributor cap had a loose connector. Hope this helps.
I replaced the distributor rotor and also found the wire between the coil and distributor cap had a loose connector. Hope this helps.
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