P0303
DTC P0303
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The powertrain control module (PCM) uses information from the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the ignition control module (ICM) in order to determine when an engine misfire is occurring. By monitoring variations in the crankshaft rotation speed for each cylinder, the PCM is able to detect individual misfire events. A misfire rate that is high enough can cause the 3-way catalytic converter (TWC) to overheat under certain driving conditions. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will flash ON and OFF when the conditions for TWC overheating are present. If the PCM detects a misfire rate for a specific cylinder sufficient to cause emission levels to exceed mandated standards, DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 will set.
DTC DESCRIPTORS
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
- DTC P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- DTC P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
- DTC P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
- DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- DTCs P0105, P0107, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0121, P0125, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0171, P0172, P0220, P0335, P0502, P0506, P0507, P0601, P1133, P1621, P2135 are not set.
- The engine speed is between 469-6,400 RPM.
- The ignition voltage is between 9-17 volts.
- The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between -7 and +130°C (+20 and +254°F).
- The engine has been running more than 5 seconds.
- The throttle position (TP) has not increased more than 8 percent in 1 second.
- The TP has not decreased more than 1.5 percent in 1 second.
- DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 run continuously when the above conditions are met.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The PCM is detecting a crankshaft rotation speed variation indicating a misfire sufficient to cause emission levels to exceed mandated standards.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
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