{"id":85048,"date":"2023-06-07T01:54:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=85048"},"modified":"2024-12-19T05:58:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:58:58","slug":"p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/","title":{"rendered":"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column85048_2f0ea6-d5 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-186591  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-029447\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading85048_7a818e-a9\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A misfire in one of the cylinders can trigger a P1399 trouble code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An illuminated check engine light, a hard starting engine, and poor acceleration are common symptoms that point to a logged P1399.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A steadily misfiring cylinder will cause the powertrain control module to deactivate the fuel injector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most vehicles have a misfire monitor that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"powertrain control module\">powertrain control module<\/a> (PCM) uses to identify whether or not a cylinder is misfiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PCM uses the information from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft position sensor\">crankshaft position sensor<\/a> to calculate the engine&rsquo;s rotational speed and acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the PCM detects a misfire, on-board diagnostics will log a P1399 trouble code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P1399 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic trouble code\">Diagnostic trouble code<\/a> (DTC) P1399 stands for &ldquo;Random Cylinder Misfire Detected.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are generally two types of engine misfire&#19968;type A and type B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"man checking cause of engine misfire\" class=\"wp-image-85049\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/man-checking-cause-of-engine-misfire-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Most vehicles have a misfire monitor that the powertrain control module (PCM) uses to identify whether or not a cylinder is misfiring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A misfire type A can occur at 200 revolutions, resulting in catalyst damage. This will cause the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to blink once per second. The PCM\/ECM will also typically deactivate the injector on a steadily misfiring cylinder to prevent catalyst overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PCM\/ECM will also typically deactivate the injector on a steadily misfiring cylinder to prevent catalyst overheating.<\/p>\n<cite><em>&ndash;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, a misfire type B can occur at 1,000 revolutions, exceeding approximately one and a half times the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal test procedure standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A misfire type B can also cause the vehicle to fail its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-an-emissions-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"emissions test\">emissions test<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about P1399 and similar codes in our in-depth technical discussion about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0300-code-random-or-multiple-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#An_In-Depth_Look_at_Cylinder_Misfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cylinder misfires\">cylinder misfires<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The definition of <\/em><em>code P1399<\/em><em> may be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P1399 on Some Honda Accord Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A P1399 trouble code in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/accord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Accords\">Honda Accords<\/a> is usually caused by a fault or damage in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cylinder-head\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cylinder head\">cylinder head<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/cylinder-head-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cylinder head gasket\">cylinder head gasket<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-injector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel injectors\">fuel injectors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, the malfunction indicator lamp will flash on acceleration at 2,500-3,500 rpm once this code is set.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column85048_2bb163-24 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-sm-dir-vertical inner-column-1 pro-tip-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:20px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:16px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(10% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(90% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.00;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-top-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:28px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:16px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id85048_243e15-82 alignnone pro-tip-wrap wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-right-golden kt-mobile-layout-right-golden kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{min-height:45px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:0px;column-gap:0px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column85048_34751b-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column85048_34751b-6d kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image85048_98023b-a8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image85048_98023b-a8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image85048_98023b-a8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image85048_98023b-a8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image85048_98023b-a8 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image85048_98023b-a8 .image-is-svg, .kb-image85048_98023b-a8 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image85048_98023b-a8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image85048_98023b-a8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column85048_f977f5-19 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            <span>A great many Honda vehicles still require valve adjustments. If you have a P1399 code on a Honda, it&rsquo;s best to perform a valve adjustment.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Causes of the P1399 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blocked exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valve clearance out of range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P1399 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/my-car-wont-start-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hard starting\">Hard starting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/my-car-wont-accelerate-properly-when-i-push-the-gas-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Poor acceleration\">Poor acceleration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-hesitates-when-accelerating-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Engine hesitation\">Engine hesitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P1399 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DTC P1399 is a manufacturer-specific powertrain code that applies to certain vehicles with an OBD-II system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The steps for diagnosis and repair might vary, depending on vehicle specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process might also involve using a few tools and conducting a visual inspection of the affected component. If you&rsquo;re not confident with your DIY skills yet, you can always ask for help from a trusted professional. Otherwise, you can go ahead and do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you out, here are some videos that show what the process usually involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P1399 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without the right tools and automotive know-how, attempting to fix a P1399 trouble code can be tricky and frustrating. If done incorrectly, the repair might even result in more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&rsquo;t have enough experience in automotive repair, it might be a good idea to bring your vehicle to the nearest auto repair shop and leave the task to the pros. This will ensure that all steps for diagnosis and repair will be followed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you think you can handle the task on your own, make sure to have the necessary equipment and information before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guides like those from Chilton or an ALLDATA subscription contain vehicle-specific repair information, so you might want to check those out before you start.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Most vehicles have a misfire monitor that the powertrain control module (PCM) uses to identify whether or not a cylinder&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":85050,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1314],"tags":[1623,1323],"ppma_author":[2607,2985],"class_list":["post-85048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-obd-ii-trouble-codes","tag-crankshaft-position-sensor-2","tag-engine-control-module-2","entry"],"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2048\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1366\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/thecpteam\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom, https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/CarPartscom, https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/, https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"Richard McCuistian\",\"jobTitle\":\"ASE Master Automobile Technician\",\"description\":\"Richard McCuistian has worked for nearly 50 years in the automotive field as a professional technician, an instructor, and a freelance automotive writer for Motor Age, ACtion magazine, Power Stroke Registry, and others. Richard is ASE certified for more than 30 years in 10 categories, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance and Light Vehicle Diesel.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/richardmccuistian\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/richard-mccuistian-2681891b\\\/, https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/user\\\/McCuistian\"}],\"headline\":\"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":701,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/06\\\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"crankshaft-position-sensor\",\"engine-control-module\"],\"articleSection\":[\"OBD-II Trouble Codes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\",\"name\":\"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/06\\\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00\",\"description\":\"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/06\\\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/06\\\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2048,\"height\":1366,\"caption\":\"two mechanics resolving p1399 code\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"width\":2048,\"height\":398,\"caption\":\"CarParts.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com","og_description":"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/","og_site_name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","article_published_time":"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2048,"height":1366,"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@carpartscom","twitter_site":"@carpartscom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/"},"author":[{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"CarParts.com Research Team","jobTitle":"Expert Automotive Writer","description":"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/thecpteam\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom, https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarPartscom, https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/, https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom\/"},{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"Richard McCuistian","jobTitle":"ASE Master Automobile Technician","description":"Richard McCuistian has worked for nearly 50 years in the automotive field as a professional technician, an instructor, and a freelance automotive writer for Motor Age, ACtion magazine, Power Stroke Registry, and others. Richard is ASE certified for more than 30 years in 10 categories, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance and Light Vehicle Diesel.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richard-mccuistian-2681891b\/, https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/McCuistian"}],"headline":"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected","datePublished":"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/"},"wordCount":701,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","keywords":["crankshaft-position-sensor","engine-control-module"],"articleSection":["OBD-II Trouble Codes"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/","name":"P1399 Code: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected - In The Garage with CarParts.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2023-06-07T08:54:42+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-19T13:58:58+00:00","description":"Find out what a P1399 code means, as well as the faulty parts that could trigger it in this comprehensive guide.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","width":2048,"height":1366,"caption":"two mechanics resolving p1399 code"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"CarParts.com","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","width":2048,"height":398,"caption":"CarParts.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/x.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/two-mechanics-resolving-p1399-code-scaled.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"","author_link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p1399-code-random-cylinder-misfire-detected\/"},"authors":[{"term_id":2607,"user_id":1651,"is_guest":0,"slug":"thecpteam","display_name":"CarParts.com Research Team","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg"},"author_category":"","user_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/thecpteam\/","last_name":"","first_name":"CarParts.com Research Team","job_title":"","description":"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com's thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust."},{"term_id":2985,"user_id":1646,"is_guest":0,"slug":"richardmccuistian","display_name":"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/richard-mccuistian.png","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/richard-mccuistian.png"},"author_category":"","user_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/","last_name":"McCuistian","first_name":"Richard","job_title":"ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician","description":"<div class=\"auth-social-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richard-mccuistian-2681891b\/\" class=\"btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"linkedin\" aria-labelledby=\"linkedin\">LinkedIn<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/McCuistian\" class=\"btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"instagram\" aria-labelledby=\"instagram\">Youtube<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\nRichard McCuistian grew up in Alabama learning from his father who ran an automotive repair shop. Richard has worked for nearly 50 years in the automotive field as a professional technician, an instructor, a freelance automotive writer for Motor Age, ACtion magazine, Power Stroke Registry, and others (published every year since May 2000). He has developed training courses and written or edited training material for companies in the U.S. Canada, and the Netherlands, and even Bulgaria. He maintained an \u201cask a mechanic\u201d website for 10 years answering questions emailed to him from all over the world.\r\n\r\nRichard has an instructional automotive YouTube channel \u201cMcCuistian\u201d with 13,500 subscribers and over 1,300 videos. Much of his professional work requires photography and videography in shop environments, but Richard also enjoys taking pictures of landscapes, skyscapes, old barns and houses, small towns. He has produced a coffee table book of digital watercolors called \u201cMemories of South Alabama\u201d created from his personal photos, along with a dozen Christian fiction short original novels and a collection of short stories, all available in Kindle or softcover format. Richard has written a 2,500-word Bible study every week for the past 20 years and uses it to teach a small group at his church every Sunday morning.\r\n\r\n<strong>Credentials:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"author-list\">\r\n<li><p>ASE Certified for more than 30 years in 10 categories, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance and Light Vehicle Diesel.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Professional Mechanic\/Technician for 25 years with experience on diesel and gasoline engines, vehicles and equipment (including hydraulics).<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Spent 5 years in fleet maintenance, 20 years in independent shops and dealerships (VW, Mazda, Renault, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln), specializing in driveability and electronics for the last 14 years of his career at the same dealership.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Senior Contributing Editor at Motor Age Magazine, first published in Motor Age in May of 2000 and every year since. He has won two International Automotive Media Awards for technical articles published in trade magazines.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Has attended hundreds of hours of automotive training from OEMs including GM, Volkswagen, Mazda, Renault, Jeep, Chrysler, as well as additional training at events like KC Vision and MACS (Mobile Air Climate Systems Association).<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Taught college level auto mechanics for 19 years.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Has written for automotive training companies (including course development work for training companies in Canada and the Netherlands) and has been hired to teach professional trade show technician courses at multiple training events in Texas and Alabama.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>While still teaching at the college level, Richard launched a new automotive program in Geneva, Alabama, setting up a dual enrollment department in a new building, organizing the shop and classroom, teaching morning classes to high school students for 2 years while still teaching at the college in the afternoon.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<li><p>Richard\u2019s college program at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College worked at professional shop speed during his tenure to prepare graduates for production level work in the real world.<\/p><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85048"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85048\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85048"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=85048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}