P1300high severityPowertrain
Random Misfire Detected
on 1997 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Random misfires detected across multiple cylinders. Honda-specific trigger conditions.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Vibration
- Rough idle
- Poor acceleration
- Stumbling
Common causes
- Worn spark plugs
- Faulty coils
- Vacuum leak
- Fuel delivery issue
- Low compression
Diagnostic steps
- Check spark plugs
- Test ignition coils
- Check for vacuum leaks
- Test fuel pressure
- Compression test
Repair notes
Replace spark plugs and/or ignition coils.
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