DTC P0102 Frequency low

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine. The VCM uses this information to determine the operating condition of the engine in order to control the fuel delivery. A large quantity of air indicates an acceleration. A small quantity of air indicates a deceleration or an idle.

The scan tool reads the MAF value and displays the MAF value in grams per second (gm/Sec). At idle, the MAF value should read between 5 gm/sec - 7 gm/sec on a fully warmed up engine. The values should change rather quickly on acceleration, but values should remain fairly stable at any given RPM. When the VCM detects a malfunction in the MAF sensor circuit, the following DTCs will set:

Trouble Code: P0300 (5.7L V8 VIN R Auto)Engine Misfire Detected
/ Print this code data

Number of Trips to Set Code: 2

OBD II Monitor Type: CCM Details
Indicators: MIL Details

  • MISFIRE Details
  • MIL Details

Trouble Code Conditions:

Conditions for Setting the DTC.

  • 25 cycles have elapsed since Transmission shift (automatic only)
  • No TP sensor DTCs
  • No MAF sensor DTCs
  • No IC sensor DTCs
  • No VS sensor DTCs
  • No Crankshaft Position sensor DTCs
  • Rough road is not detected.
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 95.2° C. for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 129° C. for the 7.4L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 5600 RPM for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 4900 RPM for the 7.4L
  • The system voltage between 9 volts and 16 volts
  • The positive throttle position change is less than 4.9% for 100 msec.
  • The negative throttle position change is less than 2.9% for 100 msec.
  • A misfire is detected.

Possible Causes:

  • 1. Check the spark plug wires and the coil wire for the following conditions:
  • Ensure that the spark plug wires are securely attached to the spark plugs and the distributor cap.
  • Check the wire routing in order to ensure that crossfiring is not occurring.
  • If the misfire occurs when the weather is damp, the problem could be due to worn plug wires. In order to test for this condition, spray the wires with water and with the engine running, watch for spark to jump from the wires. If a spark is visible, replace the wires.

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe - Powertrain - Engine Controls - 5.0L, 5.7L, and 7.4L - DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected

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DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected
NOTE
Applicable vehicles:
  • Chevy Pickup, GMC Pickup, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K)
  • NPR/NQR

DTC P0300 Engine Misfire Detected


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Circuit Description

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor are used in order to detect an engine misfire. The VCM monitors the speed of the crankshaft. The VCM detects a deceleration of the crankshaft that is not associated with a normal engine speed reduction. In order to determine if a misfire occurred, the VCM compares the deceleration information to the engine speed and the engine load. If a misfire event is determined, the VCM compares the crankshaft position to the cam sensor signal in order to determine which cylinder misfired. The VCM stores the information in separate accumulators for each cylinder. Upon completion (or failure) of the test, the VCM evaluates the number of misfires in each accumulator. If the accumulators are somewhat even or if 3 or more cylinders are misfiring, then this determines that a random misfire has occurred. The VCM also utilizes the input from the ABS wheel speed sensor in order to determine if a rough road condition exists which could cause a crankshaft acceleration and deceleration. If a rough road condition exists, the diagnostic will not run. This DTC is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

  • 25 cycles have elapsed since Transmission shift (automatic only)
  • No TP sensor DTCs
  • No MAF sensor DTCs
  • No IC sensor DTCs
  • No VS sensor DTCs
  • No Crankshaft Position sensor DTCs
  • Rough road is not detected.
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 95.2° C. for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 129° C. for the 7.4L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 5600 RPM for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 4900 RPM for the 7.4L
  • The system voltage between 9 volts and 16 volts
  • The positive throttle position change is less than 4.9% for 100 msec.
  • The negative throttle position change is less than 2.9% for 100 msec.
  • A misfire is detected.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If the VCM determines that the engine misfire is significant enough to have a negative impact on emissions, the VCM turns ON the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after the misfire has been detected on 2 non-consecutive trips under the same operating conditions. If the misfire is severe enough that catalytic converter damage could result, the MIL flashes while the misfire is present.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The VCM turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive driving trips without a fault condition present. A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) during that same ignition cycle) or the scan tool clearing feature has been used.

Diagnostic Aids

The Misfire Index counts the number of misfires. The scan tool can monitor the Misfire Index. There is a current and history misfire counter for each cylinder. Use the current misfire counter in order to determine which cylinder is misfiring.

Many different condition could cause an intermittent misfire.

Check for the following conditions:

  1. Check the spark plug wires and the coil wire for the following conditions:
  2. Ensure that the spark plug wires are securely attached to the spark plugs and the distributor cap.
  3. Check the wire routing in order to ensure that crossfiring is not occurring.
  4. If the misfire occurs when the weather is damp, the problem could be due to worn plug wires.
  5. In order to test for this condition, spray the wires with water and with the engine running, watch for spark to jump from the wires. If a spark is visible, replace the wires.
  1. Check for contaminated and a low fuel level and the following conditions:
  2. Check the fuel condition and quality. Dirty or contaminated fuel could cause a misfire condition.
  3. If the fuel level is low, contaminants in the bottom of the fuel tank could enter into the fuel metering system.

For more information, refer to fuel supply system.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. If DTCs P0337 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Low Input) or P0338 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit - High Input) are set, this could result in a misfire condition.
  1. In order to duplicate the conditions under which the misfire occurred, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle and monitor the scan tool DTC Set This Ignition Cycle variable.
  1. When checking the spark at the spark plug wires, the spark should be consistent. A few sparks then nothing is no spark.
  1. At this point, the ignition system is OK and the problem may be in the fuel system. Fuel System Diagnosis must be performed in order to determine the cause of the problem.

Step / Action / Value(s) / Yes / No
1 / WARNING
Important: Before clearing the DTCs use the scan tool to record freeze frame and failure records for reference, as data will be lost when Clear Info function is used.
Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? / -- / Go to Step 2 / Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2 / Review Failure Records data.
Are there any other DTCs stored? / -- / Go to Applicable DTC Table / Go to Step 3
3 /
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With engine idling, monitor the MAP sensor voltage on the scan tool.
Is the MAP sensor voltage greater than the specified value? / 4.0 V / Go to DTC P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage / Go to Step 4
4 / Duplicate the conditions during which the misfire occurred.
Is the DTC active at the ignition cycle? / -- / Go to Step 5 / Go to Step 10
5 / Using a scan tool, review the Misfire Index. Is the Misfire Index increasing for more than one cylinder? / -- / Go to Diagnostic Aids / Go to Step 6
6 /
  1. Install the spark plug tester J 26792 on number 1 spark plug wire.
  2. Disconnect the fuel injector harness at the intake manifold.
  3. Crank the engine, spark should jump the tester gap.
  4. Repeat for each spark plug wire.
Was the spark adequate on all of the spark plug wires? / -- / Go to Step 7 / Go to Step 11
7 / Inspect the spark plugs for wear, excessive air gaps, cracks, or fouling.
Are the spark plugs OK? / -- / Go to Step 8 / Go to Step 12
8 / Perform a cylinder compression test. Refer to Engine Mechanical.
Was a problem found? / -- / Go to Step 14 / Go to Step 9
9 / Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis
Is the fuel system OK? / -- / Go to Step 10 / Go to Step 13
10 / Misfire is intermittent and is currently not active.
Go to the Diagnostic Aids / -- / -- / --
11 / Refer to Enhanced Ignition System / -- / -- / --
12 / Replace the spark plugs.
Is the action complete? / -- / Go to Step 14 / --
13 / Make repairs as indicated by the Fuel System Diagnosis. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis / -- / Go to Step 14 / --
14 /
  1. Using the scan tool, select the DTC and the Clear Info.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Idle at the normal operating temperature.
  4. Select the DTC and the Specific.
  5. Enter the DTC number which was set.
  6. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic ran and passed? / -- / Go to Step 15 / Go to Step 2
15 / Using the scan tool, select Capture Info and Review Info.
Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? / -- / Go to the Applicable DTC Table / System OK

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Trouble Code: P0304 (5.7L V8 VIN R Auto)Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
/ Print this code data

Number of Trips to Set Code: 2

OBD II Monitor Type: CCM Details
Indicators: MIL Details

  • VCM Details
  • MIL Details

Trouble Code Conditions:

Conditions for Setting the DTC.

  • 25 cycles have elapsed since Transmission shift (automatic only)
  • No TP sensor DTCs
  • No MAF sensor DTCs
  • No IC sensor DTCs
  • No VS sensor DTCs
  • No Crankshaft Position sensor DTCs
  • Rough road is not detected.
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 95.2° C. for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 129° C. for the 7.4L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 5600 RPM for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 4900 RPM for the 7.4L
  • The system voltage between 9 volts and 16 volts
  • The positive throttle position change is less than 4.9% for 100 msec.
  • The negative throttle position change is less than 2.9% for 100 msec.
  • A misfire is detected.

Possible Causes:

  • 1. Check the spark plug wires and the coil wire for the following conditions:
  • Ensure that the spark plug wires are securely attached to the spark plugs and the distributor cap.
  • Check the wire routing in order to ensure that crossfiring is not occurring.
  • If the misfire occurs when the weather is damp, the problem could be due to worn plug wires. In order to test for this condition, spray the wires with water and with the engine running, watch for spark to jump from the wires. If a spark is visible, replace the wires.

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe - Powertrain - Engine Controls - 5.0L, 5.7L, and 7.4L - DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

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DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
NOTE
Applicable vehicles:
  • Chevy Pickup, GMC Pickup, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K)
  • NPR/NQR

DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected


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Circuit Description

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor are used in order to detect an engine misfire. The VCM monitors the speed of the crankshaft. The VCM detects a deceleration of the crankshaft that is not associated with a normal engine speed reduction. In order to determine if a misfire occurred, the VCM compares the deceleration information to the engine speed and the engine load. If a misfire event is determined, the VCM compares the crankshaft position to the cam sensor signal in order to determine which cylinder misfired. The VCM stores the information in separate accumulators for each cylinder. Upon completion (or failure) of the test, the VCM evaluates the number of misfires in each accumulator. If the accumulators are somewhat even or if 3 or more cylinders are misfiring, then this determines that a random misfire has occurred. The VCM also utilizes the input from the ABS wheel speed sensor in order to determine if a rough road condition exists which could cause a crankshaft acceleration and deceleration. If a rough road condition exists, the diagnostic will not run. This DTC is a type B DTC.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

  • 25 cycles have elapsed since Transmission shift (automatic only)
  • No TP sensor DTCs
  • No MAF sensor DTCs
  • No IC sensor DTCs
  • No VS sensor DTCs
  • No Crankshaft Position sensor DTCs
  • Rough road is not detected.
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 95.2° C. for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The ECT is between -6.75° C and 129° C. for the 7.4L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 5600 RPM for the 5.0L, 5.7L
  • The engine speed between 300 RPM and 4900 RPM for the 7.4L
  • The system voltage between 9 volts and 16 volts
  • The positive throttle position change is less than 4.9% for 100 msec.
  • The negative throttle position change is less than 2.9% for 100 msec.
  • A misfire is detected.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If the VCM determines that the engine misfire is significant enough to have a negative impact on emissions, the VCM turns ON the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after the misfire has been detected on 2 non-consecutive trips under the same operating conditions. If the misfire is severe enough that catalytic converter damage could result, the MIL flashes while the misfire is present.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The VCM turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive driving trips without a fault condition present. A history DTC will clear if no fault conditions have been detected for 40 warm-up cycles (the coolant temperature has risen 22°C (40°F) from the start-up coolant temperature and the engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) during that same ignition cycle) or the scan tool clearing feature has been used.

Diagnostic Aids

The Misfire Index counts the number of misfires. The scan tool can monitor the Misfire Index. There is a current and history misfire counter for each cylinder. Use the current misfire counter in order to determine which cylinder is misfiring.

Many different condition could cause an intermittent misfire.

Check for the following conditions:

  1. Check the spark plug wires and the coil wire for the following conditions:
  2. Ensure that the spark plug wires are securely attached to the spark plugs and the distributor cap.
  3. Check the wire routing in order to ensure that crossfiring is not occurring.
  4. If the misfire occurs when the weather is damp, the problem could be due to worn plug wires.
  5. In order to test for this condition, spray the wires with water and with the engine running, watch for spark to jump from the wires. If a spark is visible, replace the wires.
  1. Check for contaminated and a low fuel level and the following conditions:
  2. Check the fuel condition and quality. Dirty or contaminated fuel could cause a misfire condition.
  3. If the fuel level is low, contaminants in the bottom of the fuel tank could enter into the fuel metering system.

For more information, refer to fuel supply system.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers in the diagnostic table.

  1. If DTCs P0337 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Low Input) or P0338 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit - High Input) are set, this could result in a misfire condition.
  1. In order to duplicate the conditions under which the misfire occurred, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle and monitor the scan tool DTC Set This Ignition Cycle variable.
  1. When checking the spark at the spark plug wire, the spark should be consistent. A few sparks then nothing is no spark.
  1. At this point, the ignition system is OK and the problem may be in the fuel system. Fuel System Diagnosis must be performed in order to determine the cause of the problem.

Step / Action / Value(s) / Yes / No
1 / WARNING
Important: Before clearing the DTCs use the scan tool to record freeze frame and failure records for reference, as data will be lost when Clear Info function is used.
Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? / -- / Go to Step 2 / Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2 / Are there any other DTCs stored? / -- / Go to Applicable DTC Table / Go to Step 3
3 /
  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. With the engine idling, monitor the MAP sensor voltage on the scan tool.
Is the MAP sensor voltage greater than the specified value? / 4.0 V / Go to DTC P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage / Go to Step 4
4 / Duplicate the conditions at which the misfire occurred.
Is the DTC active at the ignition cycle? / -- / Go to Step 5 / Go to Step 9
5 /
  1. Install the spark plug tester J 26792 on number 1 spark plug wire.
  2. Disconnect the fuel injector harness at the intake manifold
  3. Crank the engine, spark should jump the tester gap.
Was the spark adequate at the spark tester? / -- / Go to Step 6 / Go to Step 10
6 /
  1. Remove the spark plug from the affected cylinder
  2. Inspect the spark plug for wear, excessive air gap, cracks, or fouling.
  3. Swap the spark plug with a spark plug from a cylinder that is not experiencing a misfire.
  4. Using a scan tool, monitor the Misfire Index.
Is the Misfire Index increasing for the cylinder with the suspect spark plug? / -- / Go to Step 11 / Go to Step 7
7 / Perform a cylinder compression test. Refer to Engine Mechanical.
Was a problem found? / -- / Go to Step 13 / Go to Step 8
8 / Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .
Is the fuel system OK? / -- / Go to Step 12 / --
9 / The misfire is currently not active.
Go to the Diagnostic Aids. / -- / -- / --
10 / Refer to Enhanced Ignition System / -- / -- / --
11 / Replace the suspect spark plug.
Is the action complete? / -- / Go to Step 13 / --
12 / Make repairs as indicated by the Fuel System Pressure Test. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis / -- / Go to Step 13 / --
13 /
  1. Using the scan tool, select DTC, Clear Info.
  2. Start engine and idle at normal operating temperature.
  3. Select DTC Specific, then enter the DTC number which was set.
  4. Operate vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic ran and passed? / -- / Go to Step 14 / Go to Step 2
14 / Using the scan tool, select Capture Info, Review Info.
Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? / -- / Go to The Applicable DTC Table / System OK

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