P0300 Diagnostic Code - Random Misfire
Symptoms.
Engine may stumble or miss
Engine may be hard to start
you may notice no issues
Cause
Failing spark plugs or spark plug wires
Bad coil or coil pack
Failing oxygen sensor(s)
Bad fuel injector or more than one
Stuck exhaust valve
Bad catalytic converter
EGR valve or valve passage clogging
Bad camshaft position sensor
Bad PCM or ECM
The Fix
Best first action is a tune up, new plugs, wires, inspect all hoses and wire connections then reset the code. If it returns you will need to narrow it down to a system, coils and coil packs should be tested, catalytic converters for function ( do you smell rotten eggs?). A misfire that jumps cylinders could indicate a lean condition, do you have any other codes along with the 300? this will help clue you in to the source, check valve function to make sure they are opening and closing fully.
This is probably pone of the most difficult codes to troubleshoot, so start with the basics and work your way into the more expensive options, in many cases a good old tune up solves the problem, back it up with a fuel system cleaning and see where you stand.
Random or multiple cylinder misfire detected.
Chrysler PT Cruiser was created in 2001.
No. The Chrysler PT Cruiser was stopped in 2010.
No. The Chrysler PT Cruiser was built from 2001-2010.
The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser OBD 2 port is under driver side dash next to kick panel
Chrysler manufactures the PT Cruiser
It is catalyst efficiency warm up failure bank two. The problem is a PT Cruiser only has one bank.
You use a scan tool.
Catalytic converter efficiency failure.
A 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was not built with any GPS system.
There is no such part on a Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Catalytic converter effiecency failure.
According to Cars.com, the turning radius for a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is 18.3 feet.