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after the first failure.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0300
The ECM detects a crankshaft rotation speed variation indicating a misfire rate sufficient to cause emissions levels to exceed a predetermined value.
P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306
The ECM detects a crankshaft rotation speed variation indicating a single cylinder misfire rate sufficient to cause emissions levels to exceed
mandated standards.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTCs P0300-P0306 are Type B DTCs.
* When the MIL is flashing, the injector may be disabled for the misfiring cylinder to protect the catalytic converter.
* Depending on the conditions that set the code, the engine may go into Open Loop.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* DTCs P0300-P0306 are Type B DTCs.
* The DTC must pass under the same conditions that were present when the DTC failed.
Diagnostic Aids
* A misfire DTC could be caused by an excessive vibration from sources other than the engine. Inspect for the following possible sources:
- A tire or wheel that is out of round or out of balance
- Variable thickness brake rotors
- An unbalanced drive shaft
- Certain rough road conditions
- Transmission operation
- A damaged accessory drive component or belt
* High resistance in the circuits of the injectors may set a misfire DTC without setting an injector DTC. Test the injector circuits of the affected
cylinder(s) for a high resistance if you suspect a condition.
* If the condition is intermittent, observing the scan tool IC Circuit Test and Fuel Injector Circuit Test Status parameters may help isolate the
condition. The circuit test status parameters will change from OK or Not Run to Fault if a condition exists.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics (LLT) (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Powertrain Management/System Diagram)Engine Controls Schematics
(LF1) (See: Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Powertrain Management/System Diagram)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit Testing/Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Circuit
Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Wiring Repairs/Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (See: Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools
* J 26792 - Spark Tester
* For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Tools and Equipment).
Circuit/System Verification
