under extrusion problem on ender 3 s1

i have started having this extrusion problem on my ender 3 s1 (not pro).
Looks like random divots when printing walls, see attached pictures. That is not the z seam location, the z seam is in the corners. using stock printer with cura.

I have tried replacing the nozzle and then the hot end, i tried opening up and cleaning the full extruder. tried different filament including some a couple of brand new spools from different brands.

Not sure where to go from here, anyone seen this before?


Double check that your esteps are correct or calibrate your flowrate and perhaps increase the flowrate by 5-10%

Just recalibrated esteps, and the issues are what I’m getting when trying to do a flow rate calibration. Currently at 100% flow rate. If I were to adjust flow rate based on these cubes I’d need to drop flow rate to 85%.

If i am printing Sunlu I will generally be at 95-100% flowrate but if I load Elegoo it will be between 80-85%, have a play around to see what comes out best Running Creality ABS/ASA I have to drop to 90% without fail.

It’s already under extruding, at least by my understanding, not sure reducing flow will make it better.