[YellowMS]

About a week ago and already the check engine light is on, it came up with the problems being P0300 P1410 P0102 . does anybody know how i could check these to try and fix them? I'm not really great with cars so any help would be awesome.

 

[tkemme]

Please confirm year, engine size and any mods or work done to the air intake.

 

[e4w]

p0300 misfire...this one is huge, there are known consequences due to misfires on our engines; pre catalytic converter s will be damaged, then your motor is next...

p01410 VAD solenoid may not be connected(green plug near airbox/intake)

how many miles?

 

[YellowMS]

Its a V6 3.0, manual, 2003 it has 90k miles. It has an airtake and an exhaust system

 

[e4w]

is the green connector connected to the VAD solenoid? look near the intake.

some people remove the original airbox,install their intake, and forget to keep the attached VAD solenoid. it has to be connected to prevent the p01410 code .

 

[YellowMS]

VAD solenoid is not connected because it was on the original air intake box... it has been replaced with the CAI and didn't remove the VAD solenoid from the original airbox and reconnect it.

 

[e4w]

all it was used for on the airbox was to open a small door for more air into the box at higher rpm. you just need it plugged in to keep that p01410 code away.

that misfire code need to resolved ASAP!!! start with new spark plugs fromMazda $4 each but they last for another 50,000 miles

coils from oreilly are $65 each, with best warranty around. obviously, you need 6 unless you want to take a VERY risky chance.

PCV valve should be replaced to prevent it from sucking your oil dry. you dont wanna run low on oil or your bearings will be shot.
since you are new im trying cover the known parts to pay attention to