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07/08/2026

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07/08/2026

VEHICLE
2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L 3.5L


COMPLAINT
The customer states that the vehicle starts and runs smoothly but then begins misfiring after 20–30 seconds.

With the following codes stored:

P0300 (Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire)
P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire)
P0306 (Cylinder 6 Misfire)

the cause of the fault wasn't immediately clear. Even after replacing key engine components and carrying out compression and injector tests, the engine continued to develop a persistent multi-cylinder misfire, leaving technicians with no immediate indication of the root cause. Can you guess what it was?

Diagnostic Steps Performed/Parts Replaced
Replaced timing belt, and rechecked timing. Adjusted valves as all valves were way out of adjustment. Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils. Swapped new ignition coils and plugs, no change in misfire. Performed compression test and all cylinders were +/- 180 psi. Ran compression test and all cylinders were 0 – 30 psi. Removed and tested fuel injectors and all injectors operating and spraying properly. NOID light used to test for PCM signal and all good. MAF sensor reading 4.8. MAP sensor PID reads 10 in/Hg, Vacuum gauge reading 18 in/Hg.

Cause
After a lot of reading and circuit testing, the PCM was commanding the Fuel Injectors for cylinders #2 and #6 off after several seconds of operation. Due to the horrible misfire and arcing caused by Cylinder #2 the PCM went into a “safe mode” shutting off the fuel injectors to keep from damaging the converter. After replacing the plugs and coils the PCM never came out of “safe mode” and although everything was now fine it continued to shut off the fuel injectors causing the misfire after a few seconds of smooth operation. To confirm this theory I disconnected the crank sensor and started the engine, the misfire did not return after several minutes.

Correction
Reconnected the crank sensor, cleared the CKP memory, and performed a CKP relearn. Everything is still running fine.

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02/26/2026

ISO: (Looking for) An A4LD Transmission. (1993 Ford Explorer, 4wd)

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01/28/2026

“Vacuum checking valve transmission pumps and valve bodies with the vacuum tester.” ✅👌

Credit 📸: jay_chopus

Yeesssss – vacuum testing is the best way to diagnose bore wear and confirm successful repairs! Thanks so much for the tag. 🙌