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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 59 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0300: ENGINE MISFIRE DETECTEDTEST DESCRIPTION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Test Description
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic procedures.
- 1 - The Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store freeze frame data, if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of data taken when fault occurred. Information is then stored in the scan tool for later reference.
- 2 - This step verifies whether misfire is present. The scan tool will display increasing counts in TOTAL MISFIRE CURRENT COUNT parameter, if a misfire is occurring.
- 3 - This step checks whether DTC P0300 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition. Operating vehicle in CHECK MODE enhances diagnostic capabilities of PCM. Scan tool will display increasing counts in TOTAL MISFIRE CURRENT COUNT parameter if a misfire is occurring.
- 4 - Fault not present indicates that condition(s) that caused DTC P0300 to set is intermittent and not currently present. If no other DTCs are stored, refer to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS for additional information on diagnosing an intermittent DTC P0300.
- 12 - Contaminants in fuel, such as alcohol or water, can create a misfire condition.
- 13 - A vacuum leak can cause a lean misfire condition.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.