P0300
DTC P0300
Description
The engine control module (ECM) uses information from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the camshaft position (CMP) sensors in order to determine when an engine misfire is occurring. By monitoring variations in the crankshaft rotation speed for each cylinder, the ECM is able to detect individual misfire events. A misfire rate that is high enough can cause 3-way catalytic converter damage. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will flash ON and OFF when the conditions for catalytic converter damage are present. DTCs P0301 through P0306 correspond to cylinders 1 through 6. If the ECM is able to determine that a specific cylinder is misfiring, the DTC for that cylinder will set. If the misfire rate is sufficient to cause emission levels to exceed a predetermined value, this DTC sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected
Conditions for Running the DTC
* DTCs P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0335, P0336, or P0338 are not set.
* The engine speed is between 400-7,000 RPM and steady.
* The delivered torque signal is more than 10 percent at idle.
* The delivered torque signal is between 9-30 percent with the transmission in drive.
* The intake air temperature (IAT) is more than -30°C (-22°F).
* The fuel level is more than 12 percent.
* The torque management is not active.
* The antilock brake system (ABS)/traction control system (TCS) is not active.
* The ECM is not receiving a rough road signal.
* The fuel cut-off is not active, including the traction control, the deceleration, the high vehicle speed, and the high engine speed.
* DTC P0300 runs continuously when the above conditions exist for at least 1000 engine revolutions.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
* The ECM detects a crankshaft rotation speed variation indicating a misfire rate sufficient to cause emissions levels to exceed mandated standards.
* The condition above exists for more than 4 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The MIL flashes any time the misfire rate is sufficient to cause damage to the catalyst.
* The control module illuminates the MIL on the second ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
* The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
* The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) at the beginning of the fourth ignition cycle, after 3 ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
* A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
* A history DTC and related Freeze Frame data clears after 40 warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
* Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
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
- A damaged accessory drive component or belt
* A misfire DTC could be caused by a camshaft actuator stuck in the full advance or retard position.
* For an intermittent condition, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions
Test Description
Step 1 - Step 9:
Step 10 - Step 11:
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step determines if there is a current condition.
4. If the Misfire Current Counters are incrementing, but the engine is NOT misfiring, this indicates a mechanical condition. For example, an accessory drive belt could cause this condition.