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DTC P1300 Set With DTC P1201-P1206 Or P1301-P1306: Random Misfire Detected

NOTE: Trouble shoot DTC P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0335, P0336, P0401, P0505, P1128, P1129, P1336, P1337, P1381, P1382, P1386, P1387, P1491, P1498, or P1508, if set, before proceeding.
  1. If DTC P1300 or DTC P1201-P1206 or P1301-P1306 are set, check for:
    • Insufficient fuel pump pressure or inadequate fuel flow.
    • Clogging, blocked or leaking fuel line.
    • Clogging fuel filter.
    • Stuck open fuel pressure regulator.
    • EGR system malfunction.
    • An open or leaking ignition coil wire.
    • Ignition Control Module (ICM) malfunction.
    • Carbon deposits on valves.
    • Low engine compression.
    • An Idle Air Control (IAC) valve malfunction.
    • A fast idle thermovalve malfunction.
    • Fuel octane level less than specification.
    • Inadequate fuel level.

    Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, go to next step.

  2. If misfire condition occurs only at low engine RPM and load, check EGR system.
  3. If misfire condition occurs only while accelerating, check the following items in order listed: ignition coils and ignition wires, and ICM.
  4. If misfire condition occurs only at high engine RPM and load, check the following items in order listed: ignition coils and ignition wires, and ICM.
  5. If misfire condition is not specific, check the following items in order listed: ignition coils and ignition wires, ICM, and spark plug voltage detection system.