P0300 — Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
PowertrainhighMore than one cylinder is misfiring, at random.
Symptoms
- Rough idle or shaking
- Loss of power
- Check engine light flashing
Common causes
- Old spark plugs
- Weak ignition coils
- Vacuum leak
- Low fuel pressure
- Dirty injectors
- Low compression
How to fix
- Check spark plugs and coils
- Look for vacuum leaks
- Test fuel pressure
- Compression test if all above is OK
Can I keep driving?
Avoid if the light is flashing — it can burn the catalytic converter.
These are the general meanings. Some companies use a code a little differently — confirm with a scanner and your car's service manual.