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P0301

Powertrain Codes

P0301 - CHRYSLER - Cylinder Misfire Fault Detected

Symptoms

- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) - Lack/loss of power - Hard start - Engine hesitation

Possible Causes

- Faulty spark plug 1 - Faulty ignition coil 1 - Ignition coil 1 harness is open or shorted - Ignition coil 1 poor electrical connection - Clogged or faulty fuel injector 1 - Injector 1 harness is open or shorted - Injector 1 poor electrical connection - Improper spark plug 1 - Insufficient cylinder 1 compression - Incorrect fuel pressure - Intake air leak

When Detected

Engine Cylinder 1 is misfiring.

Description

When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor signal to vary, the Engine Control Module (ECM) can determine that a misfire is occurring.