DTC P0300: Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected; DTC P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected; DTC P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected; DTC P0303: Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected; DTC P0304: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected: Procedure
- CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE CODES)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 is output A P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and P0304 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 37
A: Go to next step
- CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS
- Check the PCV hose connections. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
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OK
PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.
NG → See step 38
OK: Go to next step
- Check the PCV hose connections. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
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- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Misfire RPM and Misfire Load.
- Read and note the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values.
HINT:
The Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values indicate the vehicle conditions under which misfire occurred.
NEXT: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Catalyst OT MF F/C.
- Read the value displayed on the Techstream.RESULT
Data List Techstream Display Proceed to Catalyst OT MF F/C AVAIL (Avail) A NOT AVL (Not Avl) B
B → See step 6
A: Go to next step
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire prevent F/C.
- Perform the Active Test.NOTE:
When performing the Active Test, make sure the vehicle is stopped and the engine is either idling or being revved at 3000 RPM or less.
NEXT: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MISFIRE COUNT)
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Cylinder #1 Misfire Count, #2, #3 and #4.
- Allow the engine to idle.
- Read the values for Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #4 Misfire Count displayed on the Techstream. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform the following procedures:
- Move the shift lever to D.
- Check Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #4 Misfire Count.
- If misfire counts are still not displayed, perform procedure "A" and "B", and then check the misfire counts again.
Procedure A: Drive the vehicle while matching the vehicle conditions to the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values noted in the "Read Value Using Techstream (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedure above.
Procedure B: Read Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #4 Misfire Count or the DTCs output on the Techstream.
RESULTResult Proceed to Most misfires occur in only 1 or 2 cylinders A 3 cylinders or more have equal misfire counts B HINT:
- If it is difficult to reproduce misfires for each cylinder, check the Data List item called Misfire Margin. Try to find vehicle driving conditions that lower the Misfire Margin value. Values above 30% are considered normal.
- If the freeze frame data's record of the engine coolant temperature is below 75°C (167°F), misfire may be detected only when the engine is cold.
- If the freeze frame data's record of the Engine Run Time is less than 120 seconds, misfire may be detected immediately after the engine is started.
B → See step 19
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT SPARK PLUG
- Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 39
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR SPARKS AND IGNITION
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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HINT:
If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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- CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
- Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 .
NG → CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
NG → See step 45
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
- Check the fuel injector injection [whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor]. Refer to INSPECTION .
NG → See step 41
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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OK
No leakage in air induction system.
NG → See step 42
OK: Go to next step
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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- CHECK INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR (FOR TCV)
- Check the intake air control valve actuator (for TCV). Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 53
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 .
NG → See step 36
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) See step 5
NG → See step 44
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MAF)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / MAF and Coolant Temp.
- Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
- Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 RPM.
Standard
Between 8 gm/s and 22 gm/s (shift lever: N; A/C: Off).
NG → See step 31
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK VALVE TIMING See step 4
OK → See step 31
NG → See step 43
- CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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OK
No leakage in air induction system.
NG → See step 46
OK: Go to next step
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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- CHECK INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR (FOR TCV)
- Check the intake air control valve actuator (for TCV). Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 54
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 .
NG → See step 36
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) See step 5
NG → See step 48
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MAF)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / MAF and Coolant Temp.
- Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
- Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 RPM.
Standard
Between 8 gm/s and 22 gm/s (shift lever: N; A/C: Off).
NG → See step 31
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK VALVE TIMING See step 4
NG → See step 47
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT SPARK PLUG
- Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 49
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR SPARKS AND IGNITION
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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HINT:
If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
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- CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
- Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 .
NG → CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
NG → See step 50
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FUEL INJECTOR - ECM). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
- Check the fuel injector injection [whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor]. Refer to INSPECTION .
NG → See step 51
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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HINT:
Repair any problems.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to ABNORMAL
(P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)A NORMAL
(No DTC is output)B
B → END
A: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B2-5 (VG) - B30-94 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω B2-4 (E2G) - B30-117 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω B2-5 (VG) or B30-94 (VG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Replace the mass air flow meter sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL
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HINT:
If the results of the inspections performed in steps 17 and 23 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Replace the mass air flow meter sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL
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- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to NORMAL
(No DTC is output)A ABNORMAL
(P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)B
B → See step 40
A → END
- CHECK FUEL LINE
- Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINE
OK → See step 52
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE SPARK PLUG. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. Refer to REMOVAL
- ADJUST VALVE TIMING. Refer to REASSEMBLY
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL
- GO TO FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT. Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit
- REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. Refer to REMOVAL
- ADJUST VALVE TIMING. Refer to REASSEMBLY
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE SPARK PLUG. Refer to REMOVAL
- GO TO FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT. Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit
- REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE FUEL PUMP. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR (FOR TCV). Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR (FOR TCV). Refer to REMOVAL