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 |
DTC P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected |
DTC P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected |
DTC P0307 Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected |
DTC P0308 Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected |
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DESCRIPTION
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (HC) enter the exhaust gas. Extremely high HC concentration levels can cause increases in exhaust emission levels. High concentrations of HC can also cause increases in the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) temperature, which may cause damage to the TWC. To prevent these increases in emissions and to limit the possibility of thermal damage, the ECM monitors the misfire rate. When the temperature of the TWC reaches the point of thermal degradation, the MIL blinks. To monitor misfires, the ECM uses both the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor and the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. The CMP sensor is used to identify any misfiring cylinders and the CKP sensor is used to measure variations in the crankshaft rotation speed. Misfires are counted as when the crankshaft rotation speed variations exceed predetermined thresholds.
If the misfire rate exceeds the threshold level, the ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0300 | Simultaneous misfiring of several cylinders occurs and one of following conditions below is detected (2 trip detection logic):
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P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0305 P0306 P0307 P0308 | Misfiring of specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions below is detected (2 trip detection logic):
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC when either one of the following conditions, which could cause emission deterioration, is detected (2 trip detection logic).- Within the first 1000 crankshaft revolutions of the engine starting, an excessive misfiring rate (approximately 10 to 50 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs once.
- An excessive misfiring rate (approximately 10 to 50 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs a total of 4 times.
- At a high engine rpm, a catalyst damage misfire, which monitored every 200 crankshaft revolutions, occurs once.
- At a normal engine rpm, a catalyst damage misfire, which monitored every 200 crankshaft revolutions, occurs 3 times.
- HINT:
- If a catalyst damage misfire occurs, the ECM informs the driver by flashing the MIL.
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Misfire Monitor for Mexico Models
The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC when either one of the following conditions, which could cause emission deterioration, is detected (2 trip detection logic).- Within the first 1000 crankshaft revolutions of the engine starting, an excessive misfiring rate (approximately 1000 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs once.
- An excessive misfiring rate (approximately 500 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs a total of 4 times.
- A catalyst damage misfire, which monitored every 200 crankshaft revolutions, occurs 3 times.
- Within the first 1000 crankshaft revolutions of the engine starting, an excessive misfiring rate (approximately 1000 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs once.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs | P0300: Multiple cylinder misfire P0301: Cylinder 1 misfire P0302: Cylinder 2 misfire P0303: Cylinder 3 misfire P0304: Cylinder 4 misfire P0305: Cylinder 5 misfire P0306: Cylinder 6 misfire P0307: Cylinder 7 misfire P0308: Cylinder 8 misfire |
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Crankshaft position sensor and Camshaft position sensor |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Engine coolant temperature and intake air temperature sensors and Mass air flow meter |
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
Duration | 1000 crankshaft revolutions (soon after engine is started: 1 time, other 4 times) (Emissions-related misfire) 200 crankshaft revolutions (1 or 3 times) (Catalyst-damaging misfire) |
MIL Operation | 2 driving cycles: MIL illuminates when misfire detect MIL flashes immediately: When catalyst damaged misfire occur |
Sequence of Operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present | P0016, P0018 (VVT System - Misalignment) P0017, P0019 (Exhaust VVT System - Misalignment) P0102, P0103 (Mass air flow meter) P0112, P0113 (Intake air temperature sensor) P0115, P0117, P0118 (Engine coolant temperature sensor) P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, P2135 (Throttle position sensor) P0125 (Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control) P0327, P0328, P0332, P0333, P032C, P032D, P033C, P033D (Knock sensor) P0335 (Crankshaft position sensor) P1340 (Camshaft position sensor) P0351 - P0358 (Igniter) P0500 (Vehicle speed sensor) P0705 (Shift lever position switch) |
Battery voltage | 8 V or more |
VVT system | Not operated by scan tool |
Engine RPM | 400 to 5900 rpm |
Either of following conditions (a) or (b) met | - |
(a) ECT at engine start | More than -7°C (19°F) |
(b) ECT | More than 20°C (68°F) |
Fuel cut | OFF |
First 1000 revolutions after engine start, or Check Mode | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions |
Except above | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions x 4 |
All of following conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 met | Crankshaft 200 revolutions x 3 |
1. Driving cycles | 1st |
2. Check mode | OFF |
3. Engine RPM | Less than 2800 rpm |
4. Engine load | Less than 80 % |
Except above | Crankshaft 200 revolutions |
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FOR MEXICO MODELS:
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present | P0016, P0018 (VVT System - Misalignment) P0017, P0019 (Exhaust VVT System - Misalignment) P0102, P0103 (Mass air flow meter) P0112, P0113 (Intake air temperature sensor) P0115, P0117, P0118 (Engine coolant temperature sensor) P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, P2135 (Throttle position sensor) P0125 (Insufficient coolant temperature for closed loop fuel control) P0327, P0328, P0332, P0333, P032C, P032D, P033C, P033D (Knock sensor) P0335 (Crankshaft position sensor) P1340 (Camshaft position sensor) P0351 - P0358 (Igniter) P0500 (Vehicle speed sensor) P0705 (Shift lever position switch) |
Battery voltage | 8 V or more |
VVT system | Not operated by scan tool |
Engine RPM | 450 to 4500 rpm |
ECT | More than 65°C (149°F) |
Fuel cut | OFF |
First 1000 revolutions after engine start, or Check Mode | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions |
Except above | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions x 4 |
All of following conditions 1 and 2 met | Crankshaft 200 revolutions x 3 |
1. Driving cycles | 1st |
2. Check mode | OFF |
Except above | Crankshaft 200 revolutions |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Misfire rate | 1.5% or more |
Number of misfire per 200 revolutions | 103 or more (varies with intake air amount and RPM) |
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FOR MEXICO MODELS:
Misfire rate | 25% or more: for 1st 1000 revolutions 12.5% or more: after 1st 1000 revolutions |
Number of misfire per 200 revolutions | 103 or more (varies with intake air amount and RPM) |
Paired cylinder misfire (MIL blinks immediately) | Detected |
MONITOR RESULT
Refer to CHECKING MONITOR STATUS (Click here).CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Record the DTC(s) and freeze frame data.
- Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
- Using the tester, switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode (Click here).
- Read the misfire counts of each cylinder (Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count) with the engine in an idling condition.
- Drive the vehicle several times with the conditions, such as engine rpm and engine load, shown in Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the Data List.
- HINT:
- In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below with the engine speed and engine load the same as Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the freeze frame data.
Engine RPM Duration Idling 8.0 minutes or more 1000 4.5 minutes or more 2000 2.5 minutes or more 3000 1.5 minute or more - Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data.
- HINT:
- Do not turn the ignition switch off until the stored DTCs and freeze frame data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTCs, freeze frame data and other data will be cleared.
- Record the DTC(s), freeze frame data and misfire counts.
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 15 seconds.
- Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- If any DTCs other than misfire DTCs are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
- Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- If the misfire does not recur when the vehicle is brought to the workshop, reproduce the conditions stored in the freeze frame data.
- If the misfire still cannot be reproduced even though the conditions stored in the freeze frame data have been duplicated, one of the following factors is considered to be a possible cause of the problem:
- The fuel level is low.
- Improper fuel is used.
- The spark plugs are dirty.
- After finishing repairs, check that no misfires occur in each cylinder (cylinder No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8).
- Be sure to confirm that no misfiring cylinder DTCs are set again by conducting the confirmation driving pattern, after the repairs.
- For 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the ECM intentionally does not set the specific misfiring cylinder DTCs at high engine RPM. If misfires only occur during high engine RPM driving, only DTC P0300 is set.
In the event of DTC P0300 being present, perform the following operations: - Clear the DTC (Click here).
- Start the engine and conduct the confirmation driving pattern.
- Read the misfiring rates of each cylinder or DTC(s) using the Techstream.
- Repair the cylinder(s) that has a high misfiring rate or is indicated by the DTC.
- After finishing repairs, conduct the confirmation driving pattern again, in order to verify that DTC P0300 is not set.
- When either Short FT #1, Long FT #1, Short FT #2 or Long FT #2 in the freeze frame data is outside the range of +/-20%, the air-fuel ratio may be rich (-20% or less) or lean (+20% or more).
- When the Coolant Temp in the freeze frame data is less than 75°C (167°F), the misfires occurred only while warming up the engine.
- An extremely imbalanced drive wheel can cause body vibration, which may cause misfire DTC(s) to be stored.
1.CHECK 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 and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read DTCs.
Result Result Proceed to P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308 are output A P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308 and other DTCs are output B
- HINT:
- If any DTCs other than P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and P0308 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
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2.CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS |
Check the PCV hose connections.
- OK:
- PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.
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3.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD) |
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Misfire / 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.
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4.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM |
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and 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 Display Item Proceed to Catalyst OT MF F/C Avail A Not Avl B
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A | |
5.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM |
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
Clear DTCs (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire prevent F/C.
Perform the Active Test.
- NOTICE:
- When performing the Active Test, make sure the vehicle is stopped and either idling or being revved within 3000 rpm.
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6.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MISFIRE COUNT) |
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Misfire / Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8.
Allow the engine to idle.
Read each value for Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate to #8 displayed on the Techstream. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform the following procedures:
Move the shift lever to the D position.
Check the Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate to #8.
If misfire counts are still not displayed, 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" procedures above. (Procedure "A")
Read the Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate to #8 or DTCs displayed on the Techstream. (Procedure "B")
Result Misfire Count 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 ECT is below 75°C (167°F), the misfire may be detected only when the engine is cold.
- If the freeze frame data's record of the Engine Run Time is below 120 seconds, the misfire may be detected immediately after the engine is started.
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A | |
7.INSPECT SPARK PLUG |
Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder (Click here).
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8.CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST) |
Perform a spark test (Click here).
- HINT:
- If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
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9.CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE |
Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder (Click here).
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10.INSPECT ECM TERMINAL OF MISFIRING CYLINDER (#10, #20, #30, #40, #50, #60, #70 AND/OR #80 VOLTAGE) |
Disconnect the D74 ECM connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard voltage:
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition D74-86 (#10) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-109 (#20) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-85 (#30) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-108 (#40) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-84 (#50) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-107 (#60) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-83 (#70) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-106 (#80) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
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11.CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OF MISFIRING CYLINDER |
Check the injector injection [whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor] (Click here).
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12.CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM |
Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage (Click here).
- OK:
- No leakage from air induction system.
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13.CHECK FUEL PRESSURE |
Check the fuel pressure (Click here).
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14.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) |
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 / Coolant Temp.
Read the Coolant Temp twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
- Standard:
- With cold engine: Same as ambient air temperature.
With warm engine: Between 75°C and 100°C (167°F and 212°F).
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15.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 and Coolant Temp.
Allow the engine to idle until the Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 rpm.
- Standard:
- Between 18.0 gm/s and 27.0 gm/s (shift lever: N; A/C: Off).
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16.CHECK VALVE TIMING |
Remove the cylinder head cover LH and RH.
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears and camshaft timing exhaust gears are at the positions shown in the illustration.
- OK:
- Timing marks on camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration.
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17.CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM |
Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage (Click here).
- OK:
- No leakage from air induction system.
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18.CHECK FUEL PRESSURE |
Check the fuel pressure (Click here).
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19.READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP) |
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 / Coolant Temp.
Read the Coolant Temp twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
- Standard:
- With cold engine: Same as ambient air temperature.
With warm engine: Between 75°C and 100°C (167°F and 212°F).
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20.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 and Coolant Temp.
Allow the engine to idle until the Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 rpm.
- Standard:
- Between 18.0 gm/s and 27.0 gm/s (shift lever: N; A/C: Off).
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21.CHECK VALVE TIMING |
Remove the cylinder head cover LH and RH.
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears and camshaft timing exhaust gears are at the positions shown in the illustration.
- OK:
- Timing marks on camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration.
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22.INSPECT SPARK PLUG |
Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder (Click here).
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23.CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST) |
Perform a spark test (Click here).
- HINT:
- If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
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24.CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE |
Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder (Click here).
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25.INSPECT ECM TERMINAL OF MISFIRING CYLINDER (#10, #20, #30, #40, #50, #60, #70 AND/OR #80 VOLTAGE) |
Disconnect the D74 ECM connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard voltage:
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition D74-86 (#10) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-109 (#20) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-85 (#30) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-108 (#40) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-84 (#50) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-107 (#60) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-83 (#70) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V D74-106 (#80) - D74-43 (E01) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
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26.CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OF MISFIRING CYLINDER |
Check the injector injection [whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor] (Click here).
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27.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER CONNECTOR CONNECTION) |
Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM (Click here).
- HINT:
- Repair any problems.
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28.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS |
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear DTCs (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine.
Warm up the engine.
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, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
Result Result Proceed to ABNORMAL
(P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308 output)A NORMAL
(No DTC output)B
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29.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER) |
Disconnect the D7 MAF meter connector.
Disconnect the D74 ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D7-3 (VG) - D74-74 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω D7-2 (E2G) - D74-75 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω D7-3 (VG) or D74-74 (VG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
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30.REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER |
Replace the mass air flow meter (Click here).
- HINT:
- If the results of the inspections performed in steps 15 and 20 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter.
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31.CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED |
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear DTCs (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the Techstream on.
Start the engine.
Warm up the engine.
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, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
Result Result Proceed to NORMAL
(No DTC output)A ABNORMAL
(P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308 output)B
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32.CHECK FUEL LINE |
Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.
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