Engine misfiring, code p300

2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
203,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TANNA JOHNSON
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Yes, had a misfire. one coil pack was not firing replaced it and it's still misfiring scan code p300.
Jul 25, 2021 at 8:18 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

You need to change the module that the coil pack is mounted on. That is what commands the coil to fire off.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

When we have this failure, we replace all 3 coils and the module together.

Roy
Jul 25, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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