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 ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE DTCS)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 is output A DTC 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 connected.
OK
PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE
OK: Go to next step
- Check the PCV hose connected.
- 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 and ECT / Data List / 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 the misfire occurred.
NEXT: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CATALYST OT MF F/C)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / 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 A Not Avl B
B → See step 6
A: Go to next step
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (PROHIBIT THE CATALYST OT MISFIRE PREVENT F/C)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / 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 (CYLINDER #1, #2, #3 AND #4 MISFIRE COUNT)
- 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 and ECT / Data List / All Data / Cylinder #1 (to #4) Misfire Count.
- Allow the engine to idle.
- Read each value for Cylinder #1 (to #4) Misfire Count displayed on the Techstream. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B], and then check the misfire counts again.
- Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using Techstream (Misfire RPM And Misfire Load)" procedure above [A].
- Read the Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #6 Misfire Count or DTCs displayed on the Techstream [B].RESULT
Result 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 record of the engine coolant temperature is less than 75°C (167°F), the misfire may be detected only when the engine is cold.
- If the freeze frame data record of the Engine Run Time is below 120 seconds, the 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 misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 38
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
.
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
.
- CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
- Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 10 .
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 39
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY)
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
- Check the injector injection (whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor). Refer to INSPECTION .
NG → See step 40
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
OK
No leaks in intake system.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
- 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 41
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 and ECT / Data List / All Data / MAF, Coolant Temp and Engine Speed.
- 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 5 gm/sec and 10 gm/sec (Shift lever: Neutral; A/C: Off).
NG → See step 31
OK: Go to next step
- ADJUST VALVE TIMING See step 8
NEXT: Go to next step
- 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 and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- 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 and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Result
Result Proceed to NORMAL
(DTC is not output)A ABNORMAL
(DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)B
B → See step 31
A → END
- CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
OK
No leaks in intake system.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
- 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 41
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 and ECT / Data List / All Data / MAF, Coolant Temp and Engine Speed.
- 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 5 gm/sec and 10 gm/sec (Shift lever: Neutral; A/C: Off).
NG → See step 31
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT SPARK PLUG
- Inspect the spark plug of misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 3 .
NG → See step 38
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
- Perform a spark test. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
.
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
.
- CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
- Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 10 .
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 39
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY)
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
- Check the injector injection (whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor). Refer to INSPECTION .
NG → See step 40
OK: Go to next step
- ADJUST VALVE TIMING See step 8
NEXT: Go to next step
- 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 and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- 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 and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Result
Result Proceed to ABNORMAL
(DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)A NORMAL
(DTC is not output)B
B → END
A: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER CONNECTOR CONNECTION)
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harness between the mass air flow meter and ECM. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
.
HINT:
Repair any problems.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harness between the mass air flow meter and ECM. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
.
- 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 and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- 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 and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Result
Result Proceed to ABNORMAL
(DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)A NORMAL
(DTC is not 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 (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B2-5 (VG) - B29-69 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω B2-4 (E2G) - B29-92 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B2-5 (VG) or B29-69 (VG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
OK: Go to next step
- REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER
- Replace the mass air flow meter. Refer to REMOVAL
.
HINT:
If the results of the inspections performed in steps 16 and 22 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Replace the mass air flow meter. Refer to REMOVAL
.
- 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 and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- 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 and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Result
Result Proceed to NORMAL
(DTC is not output)A ABNORMAL
(DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 or P0304 is output)B
B → See step 42
A → END
- CHECK FUEL LINE
- Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINE
OK → See step 43
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE SPARK PLUG. Refer to REMOVAL
- GO TO FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT. Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit
- REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE FUEL PUMP. Refer to REMOVAL