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OBDII Code List » P0300
P0300P0300 - Cylinder Misfire Detected Random CylindersPossible causes
- Faulty spark plug (s)
- Faulty ignition coil (s) - Clogged or faulty fuel injector (s) - Intake air leak - Fuel injectors harness is open or shorted - Fuel Injectors circuit poor electrical connection - Ignition coils harness is open or shorted - Ignition coils circuit poor electrical connection - Insufficient cylinders compression - Incorrect fuel pressure Tech notes
The P0300 code means that a cylinder(s) is misfiring or is randomly misfiring. Start by checking for intake leaks, intake gaskets are common caused of multi-cylinder misfiring. If no leak are found the next step is to replace the spark plugs. If the problem persist more tests needs to be done to diagnose problem, see "Possible Causes"
When is the code detected? The control module monitors the crankshaft speed and has detected a misfire condition
Symptoms - Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Lack/loss of power - Hard start - Engine hesitation P0300 Description
When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal to vary, the Engine Control Module (ECM) can determine that a misfire is occurring.
P0300 For specific makes
P0300 INFINITI
P0300 CHRYSLER P0300 BMW P0300 DODGE P0300 JEEP P0300 FORD P0300 HONDA P0300 MAZDA P0300 HYUNDAI P0300 ACURA P0300 MITSUBISHI P0300 NISSAN P0300 SUBARU P0300 TOYOTA P0300 SCION P0300 LEXUS P0300 AUDI P0300 VOLKSWAGEN P0300 BUICK P0300 CADILLAC P0300 CHEVROLET P0300 GMC P0300 PONTIAC P0300 SATURN P0300 2002 FORD EXPEDITION P0300 MERCURY P0300 HUMMER P0300 OLDSMOBILE Need more help?
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