A P0300 diagnostic code indicates a random or multiple misfire. If the last digit
is a number other than zero, it corresponds to the cylinder number that is misfiring.
A P0302 code, for example, would tell you cylinder number two is misfiring.
Unfortunately, a P0300 doesn't tell you specifically which cylinder(s) is/are
mis-firing, nor why.
A code P0300 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
- Faulty spark plugs or wires
- Faulty coil (pack)
- Faulty oxygen sensor(s)
- Faulty fuel injector(s)
- Burned exhaust valve
- Faulty catalytic converter(s)
- Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passages
- Faulty camshaft position sensor
- Defective computer
About the possible solutions, try...
* If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code and
see if it comes back.
* If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check
all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending
on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good
idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would
suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable).
Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter
needs to be replaced. I've also heard in other cases the problems were faulty
fuel injectors.
Random misfires that jump around from one cylinder to another (read: P030x
codes) also will set a P0300 code. The underlying cause is often
a lean fuel
condition,
which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting
past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open.
Keep us updated.
Your o2 controls your fuel mixture even a ex house leak can through off the o2 to increase the fuel causeing a miss fire
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