Conditions for Setting the DTC
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DTC P0300
The ECM is detecting a crankshaft speed change indicating a random misfire is occuring that exceeds mandated emission level standards or is at catalytic converter damaging levels.
DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, or P0308
The ECM is detecting a crankshaft speed change indicating a single cylinder misfire is occuring that exceeds mandated emission level standards or is at catalytic converter damaging levels.