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Old 11-10-2010, 09:20 PM
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I've been dealing with the irritating misfire code (1399) for all cylinders off and on for about 2 years now. Last year I had the valves adjusted, the computer reset and all was good. The CEL has recently appeared again (same code). I replaced the coil packs but the problem persists...

I did a track day about two months ago so I guess my question is; can sustained hard (track) driving accelerate the need for a valve adjustment? My next plan of action is to replace the fuel injectors to see if that helps, but if a valve adjustment is all that is required after each track day or two, I'm ok with that.

BTW the car runs fine with no obvious symptoms.

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Old 11-11-2010, 08:18 AM
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you definitely don't need a valve adjustment after a couple track days.
Old 11-12-2010, 02:40 AM
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Have you done a compression test?

I had that same CEL code, plus 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304...and I had a few burnt valves...
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Yeah if you did one last year it doesnt need it done again for a while, even if you track it. I agree with FearlessFife, have you done a compression test yet? If something comes up weird in that, just get a leak down test done and you can find where the problem is.
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Thanks guys.

Yeah, Honda has done a compression test each time the code has come up and it has always been fine. I guess I'll try the injectors and see what comes up. I guess the upside is I now have a spare set of coils...

Will keep you posted.
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I would leak down test it to see if you have bent valves. Which would explain the misfire code.
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have you ever had an over-rev ?. Common sources of misfire cel's are spark plugs, coils, injectors, MAP sensor, bent valves.
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Never had an over-rev and I had a leak down and compression test done the last time the code came up. I had the valves adjusted and it went away for a few months. Now it's back...
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If you have not replaced the spark plugs, do that, no matter how good they may look.
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