What is the P0316 fault number? What is the description for Engine Misfire Detected at Startup (First 1000 rpms)? How do you fix the fault code P0316? What are the causes and symptoms of the P0316 error code?
What is the P0316 fault code? What does it signify?
A P0316 fault code is triggered if the primary computer of the vehicle (PCM/ECM/ECU) detects misfires in any one or more cylinders within the first 1,000 revolutions.
To prevent engine damage, the PCM can disable misfiring cylinders. P0316 code is often recorded with one or more P0300 series fault codes that are associated with misfired cylinder(s).
Other fault codes that relate to P0316 include P0300,P0302,P0302,P0302,P0302,P03032,P0302,P0302,P03032,P03034,P03034,P0304 & P0305 & P0306,P0305 & P0306,P0307,P0306 – P0307,P0308,P0309,P0309,P0310,P0311 –0311,P03112, P0311,P03112, P03112371 –0311,P03112, P0311,P0311,P03112, P0312
If cylinder 1 experiences a misfire more than once, fault code 0301 will be triggered. The affected cylinder will be identified by the fault code’s last two digits. You must also diagnose and repair any other misfire fault codes first.
What are the Possible Reasons for the P0316 Fault code?
- – Defective spark plugs
- – Defective ignition coils
- – A defective spark plug or coil wire
- Low fuel pressure results in poor fuel conditions
- – Poor fuel quality
- – Engine vacuum leaks
- – Defective or defective exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system
- – Clogged or defective catalytic converter
- – Defective or defective fuel injectors
- – Defective or defective crankshaft position sensor
- – Defective or defective crankshaft position sensor wiring or connectors
- – Internal engine failure, such as a worn camshaft.
- – Infrequently, PCM software that is out of date or not working properly.
What are the symptoms for P0316 Fault Code
- – Illumination and control of the check engine light
- – Lower engine performance
- – Idle irregularity
- – Engine vibration during acceleration
- – Engine hard start
- – Increased fuel use
How to Fix the P0316 Fault Code
- Ensure your vehicle is fully fueled.
- Repair of faulty or defective wiring and/or electrical components
- Maintain your spark plugs and ignition coils by making adjustments. If necessary, repair or replace any defective or faulty items.
- Repair or Replace faulty or defective sparkplugs and related parts
- – Replace or repair faulty fuel injectors
- Repair or replacement of defective or faulty EGR valves
- Clear any blockages in the catalytic converter
- – Repair or replacement of defective or damaged camshaft position sensors, and related components
- – Reset, repair, or replace defective or faulty PCMs (rare)
- Clear all codes. Test the tool. Re-scan to verify that no codes appear again.
How Serious Is the P0316 Fault Code
P0316 can be considered a serious code. This code is dangerous and should be reported to the mechanic immediately.
