5 Codes!

[buggaboo]

I have codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 are these serious problems?

[noR]

They're all cylinder misfires.
p0300 tells you you have "some"
p0301 = cyl 1
302= cyl 2
303 = cyl 3
304 = cyl 4

... so you have misfires happening. when was the last time you changed your spark plugs?
Maintenance item for every 40K.

[buggaboo]

I bought the car when it had 41,622 and now it has 53,228. So is that what I need new spark plugs?

[noR]

Yep, probably didn't get new plugs at all. That's what I'd try before digging into anything deeper.

I use some $7 plugs; they work great. Use whatever you like, I forget what they should be gapped to, sorry; but I know someone has it posted. 0.26 or 0.28 I dunno.

[buggaboo]

You wouldn't happen to know how much it would be to have a dealership do it would you?

[noR]

Too much. No I don't. I just know it consists of about 8 bolts, unplugging and replugging 2 vacuum lines, and the spark plugs themselves.

So, 'bout an hour or $120. Easy money.

[Scarab 1]

If you know of anyone that does not have two left thumbs around a car you could use this:

Spark Plug Change "how-to" (AWV)

It should save you some $$ and is honestly not that difficult. If you do it one time you will be able to do it again in half the time....

[pinky]

if it is unchipped, i suggest BKR6EIX, which are iridium NGK plugs.

[sb_beetle]

Definitely a DIY !!! I once got plugs from the Dealer's parts department and they charged $14 per plug! Needless to say I returned them. The gap should be .032. Make sure the plugs are torqued properly 22? foot pounds. You should be able (or somebody should be able to assist you to) complete the job for less than $20 depending on the plug chosen. Also make sure the coil packs (ignition coils) are secure. These are the equivalent of sparkplug wires you may be more familiar with.

[sb_beetle]

Originally Posted by Scarab 1

If you know of anyone that does not have two left thumbs around a car you could use this:

Spark Plug Change "how-to" (AWV)

It should save you some $$ and is honestly not that difficult. If you do it one time you will be able to do it again in half the time....

Great link for those not familiar as to what lies under the
20V Turbo cover !!!