P0300
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0301
Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0302
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0303
Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0304
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
P0305
Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P0306
Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
P0307
Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected
P0308
Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
P0309
Cylinder 9 Misfire Detected
P0310
Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected
P0311
Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected
P0312
Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected
P0313
Misfire Detected with Low Fuel
P0314
Single Cylinder Misfire (Cylinder not Specified)
P0320
Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Malfunction
P0321
Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance
P0322
Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal
P0323
Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent
P0325
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0326
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0327
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit low Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0328
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0329
Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0330
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
P0331
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
P0332
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)
P0333
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input (Bank 2)
P0334
Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Input Intermittent (Bank 2)
P0335
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
P0336
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
P0337
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input
P0338
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input
P0339
Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
P0340
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0341
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
P0342
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0343
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit High Input
P0344
Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P0350
Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0351
Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0352
Ignition Coil B Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0353
Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0354
Ignition Coil D Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0355
Ignition Coil E Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0356
Ignition Coil F Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0357
Ignition Coil G Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0358
Ignition Coil H Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0359
Ignition Coil I Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0360
Ignition Coil J Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0361
Ignition Coil K Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0362
Ignition Coil L Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
P0370
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Malfunction
P0371
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses
P0372
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Few Pulses
P0373
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Intermittent/Erratic Pulses
P0374
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No Pulses
P0375
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Malfunction
P0376
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Many Pulses
P0377
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Few Pulses
P0378
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Intermittent/Erratic Pulses
P0379
Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B No Pulses
P0380
Glow Plug/Heater Circuit “A” Malfunction
P0381
Glow Plug/Heater Indicator Circuit Malfunction
P0382
Glow Plug/Heater Circuit “B” Malfunction
P0385
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Malfunction
P0386
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
P0387
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input
P0388
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input
P0389
Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
Description:
How does a P0300 code trigger the check engine light? This code will trigger the check engine light as follows:
The misfire detection monitor, a software strategy built into the computer, is designed to detect an engine misfire. The computer can also normally identify the specific cylinder in which the misfire has occurred. A misfire is nothing more than a lack of combustion, which can be caused by poor fuel quality or metering, low compression, lack of spark or unmetered air entering the engine. There are other possible, less obvious causes as well, such as uncommanded Exhaust Gas Recirculatin (EGR), flow. When the misfire monitor detects a misfire, it will trigger the check engine light with the specific cylinder number as the last digit in the P030X code. For instance cylinder 1 misfire is P0301, cylinder 2 is P0302 etc. In this case we have either multiple cylinders misfiring, or the computer simply can’t determine the specific cylinder, and as such we are left with the P0300 in computer memory.
Possible Causes:
Fuel injectors, related wiring, sensors and computer issues
Running out of gas, or poor fuel quality
Evaporative emissions system (EVAP) concerns: fuel vapors leaking into engine
Incorrect Fuel Pressure
EGR system concerns: leaking EGR valve or restricted ports
Base engine concerns: low compression, valve train problems and timing issues
Ignition system concerns including, but not limited to:
Faulty spark plugs
Faulty coil or related wiring
Ignition module or related wiring issues
Ignition related sensor faults or wiring issues
Diagnostic Help:
To diagnose a P0300 trouble code we begin by checking for proper fuel and ignition system operation, and then follow up with the less likely causes listed above, such as EGR and EVAP system problems. New style coil on plug applications have a high failure rate, and can be concluded faulty by swapping to another cylinder and checking to see if the misfire moves to that cylinder. This is a quick check if a capable scan tool or oscilloscope is not available. Always make sure the basic maintenance is done first and that things such as the fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs and spark plug wires are in good working order, as these are all possible candidates for a problem. If necessary, check for wiring and component concerns. See our article Automotive Circuit Testing 101, if you need more assistance with this. If concern is determined to be intermittent, check out our article on intermittent diagnosis and wiggle test connectors and wiring, attempting to duplicate concern. You may also use the “Get Help” link if you need specifications or have any other related questions. Remember to refer to an appropriate manual for specific instruction.
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