1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Logo
Anonymous Posted on Feb 02, 2011

I have a 1999 Pontiac Grandam that is pulling code P0300. I have changed the head gasket, plugs, boots, both coils, ignition module, crank and cam sensor's, had to get a new timing chain tensioner and made sure it is timed... still pulling code. what am i missing?

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 400 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 02, 2011
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Jan 25, 2011
Answers
400
Questions
1
Helped
230187
Points
1328

P0300 is a generic misfire code, it doesn't specify a cylinder (eg. P0301 cylinder #1, P0304 cylinder #4). Therefore its not likely realted to one cylinder like a plug, coil or one fuel injector, likely something related to all cylinders, possibly a bad 02 sensor reading (most likely), a fuel pressure regulator, low fuel pressure or partially plugged fuel filter. Change the fuel filter cheapest and easiest, then look into 02 sensor.

  • 1 more comment 
  • Anonymous Feb 02, 2011

    I forgot to mention I changed the fuel filer first thing. guess i will go with 02 sensor and then work on fuel system. Thank you for the advise!

  • Anonymous Feb 03, 2011

    P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

    When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (POS) signal to vary, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Electronic Control Module (ECM) can determine that a misfire is occurring.

    Causes:
    - Improper spark plug
    - Insufficient compression
    - Incorrect fuel pressure
    - The injector circuit is open or shorted
    - Fuel injectors may be faulty
    - Intake air leak
    - The ignition signal circuit is open or shorted

    Solutions:
    - Perform Injector Service
    - Replace Spark Plugs
    - Replace Injectors
    - Replace Ignition Coils

  • Anonymous Mar 08, 2011

    Thank you for the help! Just wanted to let you know I had the fuel system and injectors checked as you suggested and it wasn't the issue either. So on the advise of a friend I replaced the computer and after having it programmed by the dealer, my car runs better than it ever has since I have owned it! and it cleared all the codes!

×

Randy Ohler

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Pontiac Master 14,585 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 02, 2011
Randy Ohler
Pontiac Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jun 13, 2010
Answers
14585
Questions
8
Helped
3946894
Points
39683

The only thing left would be fuel. Check fuel pressure , replace the fuel filter, and check the injectors(ohm's from 11 to 15) and the injector harness. Mostly on the harness make sure you didnt pinch a wire putting it back together, especially the map and coolant wires.

Testimonial: "Thank you for the help! Just wanted to let you know I had the fuel system and injectors checked as you suggested and it wasn't the issue either. So on the advise of a friend I replaced the computer and after having it programmed by the dealer, my car runs better than it ever has since I have owned it! and it cleared all the codes!"

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

2004 Pontiac sun fire will crank but no fire to plugs what the problem with the spark new plug

Ignition module maybe or crankshaft position sensor . Videos on youtube showing how to diagnose GM ignition system for your vehicle .
Check out this video , it runs but show's how to test ignition module coil driver , power an grounds .
2004 Saturn Ion 2 2 Misfire Case Study P0300 plus it shows where ignition module is .
0helpful
2answers

I have a 2004 Pontiac grand Prix. It cranks but won't start. I took off the spark plug wires like I watched in a video and saw nothing.I was driving it and the car just cut off and won't start back up

could be a cam/crank sensor problem
could be a broken timing belt/chain not working the sensors
run the fault codes to determine the problem area
3helpful
2answers

Car starts and runs but in reverse starts shaking SES lights up and blinks. Have changed the plugs but are getting a P0340. It's an 1998 Saturn 112,000 miles. What could it be?

DTC P0340 will set if the PCM voltage on cylinder #4 signal wire is not pulled to ground (cam signal pulse) when:
Diagnostic Aids
Important: A cam pulse missing may not affect engine operation.
?€¢
An open or high resistance on the #1 plug wire or plug will result in DTC P0340 setting.


?€¢
Inspect the EIS towers and plug the wire connections for corrosion or other signs of poor retention at connections.


The electronic ignition (EI) module supplies a signal to the PCM whenever it determines that the #4 cylinder fired on its compression stroke. Because of opposite coil tower polarity, the simultaneous fir of #1 and #4 cylinders are of opposite polarity as well. Under most conditions, except decel, the waste spark cylinder fires before the compression cylinder in sequence. The EI module can determine this polarity sequence and voltage amplitude by using capacitive pickup plates located under the 1/4 coil. If the module senses a positive to negative sequence and high negative spike when #4 is on TDC, it pulls the PCM cam signal to ground signaling that #4 has just fired on compression. This signal along with the double pulse received from the CKP sensor, synchronizes spark and fuel timing.
Beside plugs , plug wires need to be replaced as well !

0helpful
3answers

What are the probable causes of DTCs P0300, P0301, an P1189?

P1189 Buick - Engine Oil Pressure Switch Fault PO301
Possible causes
- Faulty spark plug 1
- Clogged or faulty fuel injector 1
- Faulty ignition coil 1
- Fuel injector 1 harness is open or shorted
- Fuel injector 1 circuit poor electrical connection
- Ignition coil 1 harness is open or shorted
- Ignition coil 1 circuit poor electrical connection
- Insufficient cylinder 1 compression
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Intake air leak
PO300 is just telling you that you had a misfire.


2helpful
2answers

Diagnostic code p0300 for an 1999 pontaic grand am

I have 99 pontiac grand am and is misfiring the is code p0300 I have already changed the spark plugs and the two coils including the ignition coil cover. The car shacks when you turn it on and it smells like gas from the muffler. Also after a while the cadillac converter turns red from it heating up. Can some help me out?
2helpful
2answers

I have a 2000 impala with the 3.4 and 160,000 miles on it. The other day white smoke started pouring out of the exhaust and the #6 cylinder was not firing. I changed the head gaskets, upper and lower...

double check your firing order and make sure all wires and hoses are plugged in good. when you pulled the push rods out did you make sure they went back exactly where they came out because there are 2 different lengths.
0helpful
2answers

I have a 1999 VW Passat 1.8l turbo. It has codes P0300 and others

They may not be firing. I would check spark from coils. You may have a bad coil pack. Do check for any vacuum lines. You can go to autzone.com and register for full free online repair manual
0helpful
1answer

Misfires

THE HEAD GASKET MAY BE LEAKING BETWEEN THE TWO CYLINDERS.A COMPRESSION CHECK SHOULD CONFIRM.
8helpful
4answers

Problems with my ignition Module (92 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8L)

Your Crank sensor is broken. You have to pull the Harmonic balancer off, it is behind it.
2helpful
3answers

2000 Pontiac Grand AM trouble code P0300

Im surprised that didn't fix it. On the Quad4 engine its usually a cracked coil housing.
Have you checked:
  • fuel injectors / fuel pressure
  • coolant temp sensor
  • compression - to check for bad head gasket
  • ignition control module
  • EGR system - make sure the valve isn't stuck
  • crank position sensor.
The crankshaft position system variation compensating values are stored in the PCM non-volatile memory after a learn procedure has been performed. If the actual crankshaft position system variation is not within the crankshaft position system variation compensating values stored in the PCM, DTC P0300 may set.
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,840 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Pontiac Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Pontiac Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...