GMC/General-Motors P0307 OBD 2 Check Engine Light Cause & Repair Info for Powertrain Trouble Codes.
Repair Information, Analysis, and Likely Causes for OBD-II Trouble Code P0307 - Misfire Detected (Cylinder No.7)
The OBDII Diagnosis process is preformed by your cars onboard computer system
using sensors located throughout your car's engine, drive train, chassis, body,
and network communication systems. Some trouble codes indicate real
problems with your vehicle and some indicate faulty sensors,
see Cause and Repair Info Below.
Note: Site Instructions Below
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Trouble Code:
System:
Subsystem:
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P0307 - (ASE)
Powertrain
Ignition System or Engine Misfire
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DTC Description: Misfire Detected (Cylinder No.7)
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Analysis:
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The misfire detection monitor is designed to monitor engine misfire and identify the specific cylinder in which the misfire has occurred. Misfire is defined as lack of combustion in a cylinder due to absence of spark, poor fuel metering, poor compression, or any other cause.
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Process Synopsis:
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will blink once per second when a misfire is detected severe enough to cause catalyst damage. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is on steady state, due to a misfire, this will indicate the threshold for emissions was exceeded and cause the vehicle to fail an inspection and maintenance tailpipe test.
Historically the most basic causes for misfires are lack of spark or an imbalanced fuel air mixture. If the misfires seem random or non-rhythmic the cause is more likely fuel. If it seems like there is a consistent, rhythmic, occurrence then its more likely caused by lack of spark. Since only one cylinder is misfiring, an inconsistent rhythm would be more like bursts or stuttering which indicates its more likely a fuel issue.
Listen to the engine to see if you can determine if its missing in a pattern or more sporadically missing. If its in a pattern, you can eliminate many of the broad causes for misfire and focus more on those specific to firing individual cylinders, or vice versa.
Likely Causes:
Ignition System Fault Affecting Cylinder No. 7:
-- Faulty spark plug or Ignition wire affecting only one cylinder. (Replace spark plug & plug wire, check spark at plug)
-- Faulty Ignition coil (Some models have a Coil Fuse) => Check Spark
-- Erratic or Interrupted Camshaft Position (CMP) or Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor
Fuel Metering Affecting a Single Cylinder:
-- Low Fuel, less than 1/8 tank, or out of fuel.
-- Leaking, contaminated or sticking fuel injector => Reduced fuel flow
-- Fuel pump (weak, check valve leaking, etc.), causing low fuel pressure. => Check Pump Relay & Fuel Pressure
Air Leaking into the Intake Manifold:
-- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system (leak, valve stuck open, etc.)
-- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve stuck open, or tube, gasket or diaphragm leak
Base Engine Problem:
-- Low Cylinder compression (Check compression & compare to other cylinders)
-- Mechanical problem effecting only one cylinder (broken rings, leaking valves, bent push rods, broken rocker arm, etc.)
Warning: Misfires bad enough to set the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will damage your catalyst system over time if not repaired.
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