Manufacturer Code Charts: 140602

140602 - P0306

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
140602 - P0306

Fault text
Misfire, cylinder 6: damaging exhaust gas after starting

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the duration of the
combustion strokes by processing the rpm signals.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when one combustion stroke is too
slow owing to combustion miss.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in mixture formation
- Defect in ignition system
- Mechanical defect
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Electrical system voltage > 10 V
Temperature condition:
- Coolant temperature > -20 °C
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine on

Condition for fault memory entry
The diagnostic fault code is logged when a specific number
of combustion miss events, with their negative effects on
exhaust emissions, are recognized during the first 1000
crankshaft revolutions following the start.

Action in service
- Conduct fault diagnosis using the 'Combustion miss' test
module

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Combustion miss may be noticed.

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
- none