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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information




ECM-35X3 MISFIRING, EMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INFORMATION




Condition
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-35X2 is stored if the engine control module (ECM) registers that the engine is misfiring. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates which cylinder(s) has/have misfired. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that the misfire has affected the emissions.

Condition
- three-way catalytic converter (TWC) diagnosis shut off
- leakage diagnosis shut off
- rear heated oxygen sensor control shut off
- fuel trim shut off

Possible source
- defective spark plugs
- blocked/leaking injector
- uneven compression
- air leakage
- faulty fuel pressure
- low fuel level
- water in spark plug wells
- contaminated or faulty fuel
- repeated cold starting where the engine coolant temperature (ECT) has not reached normal operating temperature between starts

Condition
- malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) flashes
- engine misfires
- engine difficult to start
- poor performance
- uneven idle
- engine not firing on all cylinders