P0301 Diagnostic Code: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
P0301 Diagnostic Code: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected Fault Code Description Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0301 indicates that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a misfire in cylinder number 1 . The PCM detects a misfire by monitoring changes in crankshaft speed through the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor signal. When combustion is weak or fails in cylinder 1, the crankshaft may briefly slow down during the power stroke, allowing the PCM to identify the misfire. Unlike the generic P0300 code, P0301 points specifically to cylinder 1, which helps narrow the diagnosis to the ignition, fuel, air, or mechanical components affecting that cylinder. Quick Reference Specs Parameter Details Code Type Generic Powertrain Code (P-Code) System Involved Cylinder 1 ignition, fuel, air, and mechanical components ...