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P0303

DTC P0303 NO. 3 CYLINDER MISFIRE

On Board Diagnosis Logic




When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the CKP sensor signal to vary, ECM can determine that a misfire is occurring.

The misfire detection logic consists of the following two conditions.
1. One Trip Detection Logic (Three Way Catalyst Damage)
On the first trip that a misfire condition occurs that can damage the three way catalyst (TWC) due to overheating, the MIL will blink.
When a misfire condition occurs, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 200 engine revolutions for a change.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will turn off. If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC on a second trip, the MIL will blink. When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will remain on. If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC, the MIL will begin to blink again.

On Board Diagnosis Logic:




2. Two Trip Detection Logic (Exhaust quality deterioration)
For misfire conditions that will not damage the TWC (but will affect vehicle emissions), the MIL will only light when the misfire is detected on a second trip. During this condition, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 1,000 engine revolutions.
A misfire malfunction can be detected on any one cylinder or on multiple cylinders.

DTC Confirmation Procedure

CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.

NOTE: If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 5 seconds before conducting the next test.

WITH CONSULT-II




1. Turn ignition switch ON, and select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 5 seconds.
4. Start engine again and drive at 1,500 - 3,000 rpm for at least 3 minutes.
Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.

NOTE: Refer to the freeze frame data for the test driving conditions.

5. If 1st trip DTC is detected, Go to "Diagnostic Procedure"

NOTE: If 1st trip DTC is not detected during above procedure, performing the following procedure is advised.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.




2. Start engine and drive the vehicle under the similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data for a certain time. Refer to table.

Hold the accelerator pedal as steady as possible.




The similar conditions to (1st trip) Freeze Frame Data means the vehicle operation that the given condition should be satisfied at the same time:

The time to driving varies according to the engine speed in the freeze frame data.

Refer to the table.

WITH GST
Follow the procedure "WITH CONSULT-II".

Diagnostic Procedure

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