2003 Rough Misfire, P0303/4

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Bill Cossaboom, May 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM.

  1. Bill Cossaboom

    Bill Cossaboom Junior Member

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    Hi. Need help on a misfire. 2003, 136k miles, original battery. Getting a rough misfiring on a warm engine. P0304 and P0303, kinda alternates between the two, 04 recorded then 03 live, then back. New-ish (<10k, OEM) coils, plugs. Swapping doesn't show anything. Compression test fine. No signs or smells, etc of coolant leaks. Never need to add any fluids. MAF/throttle body done a couple years ago. Techron run through 6 months ago. I've had it for about 4 years. I know the original owners so it was treated well.
    Note, I have a P1437 from a stolen cat that's been there for ~6 months. Misfire just started ~2 weeks ago, mild shimmy ("did I just feel something") then on a road trip 30-35 miles in came on for real. Limped to a mechanic I knew, not a Prius whisperer, tho. He's stumped. Injectors? Trying a swap or test. Vacuum leaks, manifold or lines...
    TIA.
     
    #1 Bill Cossaboom, May 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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