DTC P0300:00 [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]


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Note
•  To determine the malfunctioning part, proceed with the diagnostics from "Function Inspection Using M-MDS".

Details On DTCs

DESCRIPTION

Random misfire detected

DETECTION CONDITION
Determination conditions
•  Any one of the following conditions is met:
―  The misfire rate for every 200 rotations of the crankshaft exceeds the specified value (misfire which may damage catalytic converter).
―  The misfire rate for every 1,000 rotations of the crankshaft exceeds the specified value (misfire going against emission regulations).
Preconditions
•  Battery voltage: 9—18 V*1
•  Engine speed: 500—4,500 rpm*1
•  Engine coolant temperature: 20 °C {68 °F} or more*1
•  Fuel-cut control not implemented
•  Crankshaft installation tolerance learning completed
•  Engine condition is stabilized (not directly after gear change)
*1: Value can be verified by displaying PIDs using the M-MDS.
Malfunction determination period
•  200 rotations of crankshaft (misfire which may damage catalytic converter)
•  1,000 rotations of crankshaft (misfire going against emission regulations)
Drive cycle
•  2
Self test type
•  CMDTC self test
Sensor used
•  CKP sensor
•  MAF sensor
•  MAP sensor
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
•  Limits intake air amount
•  Implement fuel-cut control (if the catalytic converter may be damaged, perform fuel-cut on cylinder misfiring the most).
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT
•  Misfiring which may damage catalytic converter (number of drive cycles: 1):
―  Check engine light flashes and pending code is recorded
•  Drive cycle directly after above drive cycle (number of drive cycles: 2):
―  Malfunction determined: check engine light is illuminated
―  Normal is determined: Pending code cleared
•  Rough idling, poor acceleration, stalling
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Improper operation of ignition system
―  Spark plug malfunction
―  Ignition coil related wiring harness or connector malfunction
―  Ignition coil malfunction
•  Fuel injector malfunction
―  Improper operation of fuel injector
―  Fuel injector related wiring harness malfunction
•  Erratic signal to PCM
―  CKP sensor signal malfunction
―  ECT sensor signal malfunction
―  MAF sensor signal malfunction
―  MAP sensor signal malfunction
―  IAT sensor No.1 signal malfunction
―  APP sensor signal malfunction
―  TP sensor signal malfunction
―  VSS signal malfunction
―  Related connector or terminals malfunction
―  Related wiring harness malfunction
•  Poor drive belt assembly or adhesion of oil
•  Drive belt auto tensioner malfunction
•  Air leakage from intake air system (between intake manifold and cylinder head)
•  Engine malfunction
―  Insufficient engine compression
―  Engine coolant leakage to combustion chamber
•  PCM malfunction


System Wiring Diagram

•  Not applicable.

Function Explanation (DTC Detection Outline)

•  The PCM detects the crankshaft rotation speed based on the crankshaft position sensor signal. If there is a small amount of fluctuation in crankshaft rotation speed due to the effect of combustion of each cylinder while the engine is rotating and a misfire occurs in any of the pistons, the crankshaft rotation speed will change suddenly. The PCM adds the number of changes in sudden rotation speed (misfire rate) to each specified crankshaft rotation speed, and if the misfire rate exceeds a certain value, a DTC is recorded.
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Repeatability Verification Procedure

1.  Drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h {25 mph} or more.
2.  Shift to 3rd gear and rapidly accelerate the vehicle to 60 km/h {37 mph} (to execute misfire monitor).
3.  Release the accelerator pedal and decelerate the vehicle to 40 km/h {25 mph}.
4.  Repeat Step 1 to 3 operations above 5 times.
Note
•  Match the engine coolant temperature in the recorded FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data, the vehicle speed, and engine speed values to the best extent possible while driving the vehicle.
5.  Try to reproduce the malfunction by driving the vehicle for 5 min based on the values in the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data.

PID Item/Simulation Item Used In Diagnosis

PID/DATA monitor item table

—: Not applicable

Item

Definition

Unit

Condition/Specification

APP1
Accelerator pedal opening angle (absolute value) input from APP sensor No.1
%
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 15%
•  Accelerator pedal fully depressed: Approx. 82%
APP sensor No.1 voltage
V
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0.75 V
•  Accelerator pedal fully depressed: Approx. 4.1 V
APP2
Accelerator pedal opening angle (absolute value) input from APP sensor No.2
%
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 7.45%
•  Accelerator pedal fully depressed: Approx. 41%
APP sensor No.2 voltage
V
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0.38 V
•  Accelerator pedal fully depressed: Approx. 2.05 V
ECT
Engine coolant temperature
°C, °F
•  Displays ECT
ECT sensor voltage
V
•  ECT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 3.10 V
•  ECT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 2.16 V
•  ECT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.40 V
•  ECT is 80 °C {176 °F}: Approx. 0.87 V
•  ECT is 100 °C {212 °F}: Approx. 0.54 V
IAT
Intake air temperature (No.1)
°C, °F
•  Displays IAT (No.1)
IAT sensor No.1 voltage
V
•  IAT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 2.70 V
•  IAT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 1.80 V
•  IAT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.20 V
MAF
Mass air flow
g/Sec
•  Displays MAF
MAF sensor voltage
V
•  Ignition switched ON (engine off) (MAF: 0.59 g/s {0.078 lb/min}): Approx. 0.72 V
•  Idle (after warm up) (MAF: 2.17 g/s {0.287 lb/min}): Approx. 0.86 V
•  Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAF: 4.73 g/s {0.626 lb/min}): Approx. 1.07 V
MAP
Manifold absolute pressure
KPa {MPa}, mBar {Bar}, psi, in H20
•  Displays MAP
MAP sensor voltage
V
•  Ignition switched ON (engine off) (MAP:101 kPa {1.03 kgf/cm2, 14.6 psi}): Approx. 4.07 V
•  Idle (after warm up) (MAP: 33 kPa {0.34 kgf/cm2, 4.8 psi}): Approx. 1.34 V
•  Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAP: 26 kPa {0.27 kgf/cm2, 3.8 psi}): Approx. 1.05 V
MF_CAT1
Number of misfires in No.1 cylinder leading to catalytic converter temperature increase (catalytic converter temperature increases due to fuel combustion around catalytic converter after misfire)
•  Displays number of misfires corresponding to possible catalytic converter damage (No.1 cylinder)
MF_CAT_2
Number of misfires in No.2 cylinder leading to catalytic converter temperature increase (catalytic converter temperature increases due to fuel combustion around catalytic converter after misfire)
•  Displays number of misfires corresponding to possible catalytic converter damage (No.2 cylinder)
MF_CAT_3
Number of misfires in No.3 cylinder leading to catalytic converter temperature increase (catalytic converter temperature increases due to fuel combustion around catalytic converter after misfire)
•  Displays number of misfires corresponding to possible catalytic converter damage (No.3 cylinder)
MF_CAT_4
Number of misfires in No.4 cylinder leading to catalytic converter temperature increase (catalytic converter temperature increases due to fuel combustion around catalytic converter after misfire)
•  Displays number of misfires corresponding to possible catalytic converter damage (No.4 cylinder)
MF_EMI1
Number of misfires in No.1 cylinder under conditions required by emission regulations
•  Displays number of misfires possibly affecting emission (No.1 cylinder)
MF_EMI_2
Number of misfires in No.2 cylinder under conditions required by emission regulations
•  Displays number of misfires possibly affecting emission (No.2 cylinder)
MF_EMI_3
Number of misfires in No.3 cylinder under conditions required by emission regulations
•  Displays number of misfires possibly affecting emission (No.3 cylinder)
MF_EMI_4
Number of misfires in No.4 cylinder under conditions required by emission regulations
•  Displays number of misfires possibly affecting emission (No.4 cylinder)
RPM
Engine speed
RPM
•  Displays engine speed
TP_REL
Throttle valve opening angle (relative value) with value at throttle valve fully open timing as the start point
%
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 12%
•  Accelerator pedal fully depressed: Approx. 82%
VSS
Vehicle speed
KPH, MPH
•  Displays vehicle speed


Function Inspection Using M-MDS

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
PURPOSE: VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
2
PURPOSE: IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)
•  Is the DTC P0300:00 on FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure for DTC on FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2).
3
PURPOSE: RECORD VEHICLE STATUS AT TIME OF DTC DETECTION TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data on the repair order, then go to the next step.
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
4
PURPOSE: VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE AND/OR DTC
•  Switch the ignition off, then ON (engine off).
•  Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure and DTC Reading Procedure.
•  Are any other PENDING CODEs and/or DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable PENDING CODE or DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
5
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS PID ITEM CAUSING DRASTIC CHANGES OF ACCELERATION FLUCTUATION BY INPUT SIGNAL TO PCM
•  Start the engine.
•  Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
―  APP1
―  APP2
―  ECT
―  IAT
―  MAF
―  MAP
―  RPM
―  TP_REL
―  VSS
•  Is there a PID item affected by acceleration fluctuation?
Yes
Inspect the suspected sensor and related wiring harness.
•  If there is any malfunction:
―  Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
―  Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 10.
•  If there is no malfunction:
―  Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
6
PURPOSE: RECORD NUMBER OF CURRENT MISFIRES DURING NO LOAD TO SPECIFY MISFIRING CYLINDER
•  Start the engine.
•  Verify all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
•  Under no-load conditions (P or N position (ATX)/neutral (MTX)), increase the engine speed to 3,000 rpm and hold for 30 s.
•  Verify the number of misfires.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Can a misfire be verified?
Yes
Record each of the verified values, then go to the next step.
No
Go to step 9.
7
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MISFIRE CAUSE IS BAD SPARK PLUGS
•  Switch the spark plugs on a cylinder that is misfiring and a cylinder that is not misfiring.
•  Start the engine.
•  Verify all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
•  Under no-load conditions (P or N position (ATX)/neutral (MTX)), increase the engine speed to 3,000 rpm and hold for 30 s.
•  Verify the number of misfires.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Is there a change from the recorded number of misfires in Step 6?
Yes
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
No
Go to the next step.
8
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MISFIRE CAUSE IS BAD IGNITION COIL
•  Switch the ignition coils on a cylinder that is misfiring and a cylinder that is not misfiring.
•  Start the engine.
•  Verify all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
•  Under no-load conditions (P or N position (ATX)/neutral (MTX)), increase the engine speed to 3,000 rpm and hold for 30 s.
•  Verify the number of misfires.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Is there a change from the recorded number of misfires in Step 6?
Yes
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 2.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 3.
9
PURPOSE: RECORD NUMBER OF CURRENT MISFIRES WHILE DRIVING UNDER LOAD TO SPECIFY MISFIRING CYLINDER
•  Start the engine.
Note
•  The fuel injection control enters the deceleration fuel cut zone when the accelerator pedal is fully released while the vehicle is being driven. At this time, the count for the number of misfires is stopped.
•  Verify the number of misfires while the vehicle is being driven for 1 min under the condition of the freeze frame data (mode 2) recorded in Step 3.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Can a misfire be verified?
Yes
Record each of the verified values, then go to the next step.
No
Referring to the service questioning results, verify the misfire rate again with the driving mode data added before recording the freeze frame data (mode 2)/snap shot data.
10
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MISFIRE CAUSE IS BAD SPARK PLUGS
•  Switch the spark plugs on a cylinder that is misfiring and a cylinder that is not misfiring.
•  Start the engine.
Note
•  The fuel injection control enters the deceleration fuel cut zone when the accelerator pedal is fully released while the vehicle is being driven. At this time, the count for the number of misfires is stopped.
•  Verify the number of misfires while the vehicle is being driven for 1 min under the condition of the freeze frame data (mode 2) recorded in Step 9.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Is there a change from the recorded number of misfires in Step 9?
Yes
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
No
Go to the next step.
11
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MISFIRE CAUSE IS BAD IGNITION COIL
•  Switch the ignition coils on a cylinder that is misfiring and a cylinder that is not misfiring.
•  Start the engine.
Note
•  The fuel injection control enters the deceleration fuel cut zone when the accelerator pedal is fully released while the vehicle is being driven. At this time, the count for the number of misfires is stopped.
•  Verify the number of misfires while the vehicle is being driven for 1 min under the condition of the freeze frame data (mode 2) recorded in Step 9.
•  MF_CAT1
•  MF_CAT_2
•  MF_CAT_3
•  MF_CAT_4
•  MF_EMI1
•  MF_EMI_2
•  MF_EMI_3
•  MF_EMI_4
•  Is there a change from the recorded number of misfires in Step 9?
Yes
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 2.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 3.


Troubleshooting Diagnostic Procedure

Intention of troubleshooting procedure
•  Step 1—2
―  Perform an ignition system parts inspection.
•  Step 3
―  Perform a fuel injector control system inspection.
•  Step 4—9
―  Perform an inspection of parts which may be affected by misfire except for ignition-related parts and fuel injection control-related parts.
•  Step 10—11
―  Verify that primary malfunction is resolved and there are no other malfunctions.

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF SPARK PLUG
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the spark plug, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
2
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF IGNITION COIL
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the ignition coil/ion sensor, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
3
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL INJECTOR
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel injector, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
4
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM IS CAUSE OF MISFIRE
•  Visually inspect for loose, cracked or damaged hoses on intake air system.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
5
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF POOR DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY IS CAUSE OF MISFIRE
•  Verify the condition of the drive belt assembly.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Assemble drive belt correctly, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
6
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF FOREIGN MATTER ON DRIVE BELT IS CAUSE OF MISFIRE
•  Verify if oil is on the drive belt.
•  Is there foreign matter on the drive belt?
Yes
Remove the foreign matter on the drive belt, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
7
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner, then go to Step 10.
No
Go to the next step.
8
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO ENGINE COMPRESSION IS CAUSE OF MISFIRE
•  Are compression pressures within specification?
Specification:
•  Compression [SKYACTIV-G 1.5]
―  Standard: 888 kPa {9.05 kgf/cm2, 129 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Minimum: 710 kPa {7.24 kgf/cm2, 103 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Maximum difference between cylinders: 151 kPa {1.54 kgf/cm2, 21.9 psi} (300 rpm)
•  Compression [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.]
―  Standard: 978 kPa {9.97 kgf/cm2, 142 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Minimum: 783 kPa {7.98 kgf/cm2, 114 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Maximum difference between cylinders: 166 kPa {1.69 kgf/cm2, 24.1 psi} (300 rpm)
•  Compression [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, Except European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs.]
―  Standard: 885 kPa {9.02 kgf/cm2, 128 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Minimum: 708 kPa {7.22 kgf/cm2, 103 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Maximum difference between cylinders: 150 kPa {1.53 kgf/cm2, 21.8 psi} (300 rpm)
•  Compression [SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
―  Standard: 954 kPa {9.73 kgf/cm2, 138 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Minimum: 763 kPa {7.78 kgf/cm2, 111 psi} (300 rpm)
―  Maximum difference between cylinders: 161 kPa {1.64 kgf/cm2, 23.4 psi} (300 rpm)
Note
•  Because the SKYACTIV-G retards the intake valve closing timing, compression pressure is low.
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace or overhaul the engine, then go to Step 10.
9
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO SEALING OF ENGINE UNIT (COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND ENGINE COOLANT PASSAGE) IS CAUSE OF MISFIRE
•  Perform the “ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION”.
•  Does the radiator cap tester needle drop even though there is no engine coolant leakage from the radiator or the hoses?
Yes
Engine coolant leakage from the engine (between the combustion chamber and the engine coolant passage) may have occurred.
•  Verify the conditions of the gasket and the cylinder head.
―  If there is any malfunction:
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
10
PURPOSE: VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR COMPLETION
•  Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Implement the repeatability verification procedure.
•  Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.
•  Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
11
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION
•  Is any other DTC or pending code stored?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.