Combustion qualitySafety screen firstReviewed July 15, 2026
P0300

Random or multiple-cylinder misfire detected

The controller detected crankshaft-speed variations consistent with misfire across multiple or non-fixed cylinders.

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Conditions that can produce P0300

These are diagnostic branches, not a ranked parts list. Prevalence and testing order depend on the exact vehicle and failure scene.

  • Ignition energy or plug problem
  • Fuel quality, pressure, or injector issue
  • Air leak or EGR distribution problem
  • Compression, valve timing, or internal mechanical fault
  • Voltage, ground, sensor, or calibration issue
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What to inspect next

  1. Reduce load and stop safely if the lamp flashes or the engine shakes severely
  2. Preserve cylinder counters and freeze-frame conditions
  3. Determine whether the pattern is bank, cylinder, load, temperature, or fuel related
  4. Use controlled ignition, injector, compression, and leakage tests
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Evidence that strengthens the answer

Cylinder-level counts and rateLoad/temperature/RPM sceneIgnition and injector control evidenceMechanical and fuel-quality test results
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Verify the repair

Preserve the pre-repair record, document exactly what changed, then repeat the relevant operating condition safely. Confirm no current or pending fault returns, review permanent-code and readiness state where applicable, and state which tests or modules remained unavailable.

DEFINITION LIMIT

This page explains a commonly standardized code at a general level. Confirm the exact definition, module, status, test conditions, thresholds, wiring, and service process for the vehicle application using current official information.