DTC Detection Logic
When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (POS) signal to vary, ECM can determine that a misfire is occurring.
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Sensor |
Input signal to ECM |
ECM function |
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Crankshaft position sensor (POS) |
Engine speed |
On board diagnosis of misfire |
The misfire detection logic consists of the following two conditions.
- One Trip Detection Logic (Three Way Catalyst Damage)
On the 1st trip, when a misfire condition occurs that can damage the three way catalyst (TWC) due to overheating, the MIL will blink.
When a misfire condition occurs, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 200 engine revolutions for a change.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will turn off.
If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC on a second trip, the MIL will blink.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will remain illuminating.
If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC, the MIL will begin to blink again.
- Two Trip Detection Logic (Exhaust quality deterioration)
For misfire conditions that will not damage the TWC (but will affect vehicle emissions), the MIL will only illuminate when the misfire is detected on a second trip. During this condition, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 1, 000 engine revolutions.
A misfire malfunction can be detected in any one cylinder or in multiple cylinders.
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DTC No. |
Trouble diagnosis name (Trouble diagnosis content) |
DTC detecting condition |
Possible cause |
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P0300 |
Multiple cylinder misfires detected |
Multiple cylinders misfire. |
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