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Code P0303 on a 2.2 2007 malibu

Code is P0303

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Code 303 means cylinder number 3 is not producing power.
Could be spark or fuel related, or something mechanical.

Testimonial: "I know what the code is 0303 on the 2.2 Malibu , I have swapped the coils number 3 with number 2 replaced the plugs with ac platinum gap set at 0.42 I drove it a bit over 5000 k's .. a few days ago the lite came in in dash I checked it was the same code misfire on number 3 cylinder I out the lite out in dash it may misfire again in a day a week 3 days or a month its intermit.. I also bought cleaner cleaned in intake changed the air filter changer oil and filter . I have used 2 bottles of lucas injection cleaner 3 ounces to a tank of gas couple time I added a bit more about 4 or 5 ounces to a tank of gas . A few times the engine lite came on but when I go out in the morning and start it the lite goes out even with the engine lit on showing the misfire it just misfires then picks it up again and starts firing again . I scanned the injectors with engine running all seems to be working fine . got me puzzled Where is the ICM ignition control module ITS NOT ON TOP OF THE ENGINE LIKE THE EARLIER 2,2 A FRIEND HAS AN ION the ignition control module is on top or the engine its about 4 inches long 2 or 3 inches wide with t holes to bolt it on and a wiring harness plugs in to it my 2.2 don't have that nor is it like that .but there has to be an icm to boost the power to 45000 volts to the plugs like a coil on the old cars .."

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    Stephen Oct 01, 2015

    To clarify, the icm only controls spark. The individual coils do the work of producing the high voltage. I show the icm being used from 2004 - 2007 but not in 2008. So its possible you have a late 2007 model if it does not have the icm near the oil cap. After 2007 the spark control is built into the engine computer.
    Since you have replaced the plugs and swapped the coils, it could be a weak injector magnet or something else electrical coming from the computer. You may have to wait until the problem gets bad enough to pin down the source.

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