Newbie with P0300 Code issues
Well, I tried seafoam. I got a ton of white smoke out of tailpipe. It cleared up after about 2 miles. I'm going to try a longer drive, it's not stalling as bad but still has a miss and I'm hearing a loud ticking sound from right side (pass) when I rev it up. It could just be "Hemi" tick and I'm being paranoid or it could be lifter noise (broken valve spring?). I will report back after about a 20 mile drive. I'm hoping it will clear up and smooth out!
Okay, made it out about 7 miles and CEL started flashing. Engine still missing. Turned around and made it to Oreilly and pulled codes. This time I got P0172 (system too rich, bank 1) and P0207 (#7 injector open circuit). I'm totally baffled now. Thinking I will try O2 sensors (upstream) next. But broke, so have to wait for next payday in 10 days! Could Seafoam have killed the number 7 injector?
I have never heard of anything damaged by Seafoam on any of the boards I frequent. I have seen people use Seafoam and nothing else to pass an e-test here in Ontario, Canada after failing it misserably on the first go round. And that was just thru the tank. The bank 1 sensor and #7 injector are on the same side. If #7 injector stays open it could cause the bank 1 to read rich.
Last edited by r-g_richards; Nov 16, 2013 at 11:39 PM.
Why wouldnt you replace the injector first? You have a big red flag pointing right to it with that last code scan. If money is an object, a new injector is probably cheaper than a full tank of gas. Dumping bottles of injector cleaner and seafoam wont fix any problems, just cover them up, however, a bottle here and there will help to keep problems from happening
Okay, here's the latest. I just got done replacing all 8 injectors and still have miss and stalling issues. I also replaced all the spark plugs again. They were pretty fouled, especially #7 and #6. Additionally, I reset the PCM. I'm not getting any codes at all now, but still running poorly and stalling at idle (especially when coming up to a light or turn). I'm totally baffled now. Is it fuel pump, ignition (coils or wires), or is it a broken valve spring???
Here's where I'm at. I checked fuel pressure and it's fluctuating wildly around 58psi while engine is running. Then when I shut off engine and leave key on, pressure drops to zero. When you turn on key, pressure doesn't build up at all. Isn't supposed to hold pressure? I looked at parts stores for a pressure regulator, but parts stores don't show one for my vehicle. Do I have a bad injector out of the new ones I installed? I still have loud ticking noise. Do I maybe have a broken valve spring? I'm at my wits end with this!!!




