X‑TYPE Wissensdatenbank

Fehlercode-Index · high

P0300

Random misfire detected

Random misfire detected *Refer to Misfire Note, page 5

Documented for: 2.0L gasoline; 2.5L/3.0L gasoline · System(s): EMS EOBD, EMS OBD II · Factory MIL flag: 1 or 2*

Common causes

  • Cylinder compression low Worn camshaft / broken valve spring(s) Fuel delivery pressure (low / high) Fuel injector(s) restricted / leaking Fuel injector(s) continuously open Fuel contamination Fuel injector circuit fault(s) (Injector DTCs also flagged) Spark plug failure / fouled / incorrect gap ECM to ignition coil primary circuit fault (Cylinder misfire detected DTC also flagged) Ignition coil failure
  • Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

Quick checks

  • Confirm freeze-frame and conditions when the code set
  • Inspect connectors, grounds, and harness for the circuit named in the code
  • Compare live sensor values vs expected (unplugged/biased sensors are common)
  • Check intake boots, PCV, and vacuum lines for splits (very common on aged X-Types)
  • Swap coil/plug to another cylinder if misfire is cylinder-specific

Typical fixes

  • Check spark plugs
  • coils
  • vacuum leaks
  • fuel pressure

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