What P1300 means
This is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) reported by your vehicle's onboard OBD-II system when a specific fault is detected in the powertrain.
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P1300:
| ACURA | Random Misfire |
| BUICK | Ignitor Circuit |
| CADILLAC | Ignitor Circuit |
| CHEVY | Ignitor Circuit |
| CHRYSLER | Ignition timing adjustment circuit failure; Boost Calibration Fault |
| FIAT | Relais pre/after heating; Tonrad [run] takeover; Tooth wheel [Accomplish]; Relais pre/after heating |
| FORD | Boost Calibration Fault |
| GEO | Ignition Coil 1 Primary Feedback Circuit |
| GM | Ignitor Circuit - Read Our Article on Automotive Circuit Testing For Help With This GM Check Engine Light Code; Ignition Coil 1 Primary Feedback Circuit Conditions |
| GMC | Ignitor Circuit |
| HONDA | Random Misfire; Random Misfire Misfire |
| INFINITI | Random Misfire |
| LEXUS | Igniter Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 Or No 1 |
| LINCOLN | Boost Calibration Fault |
| MERCURY | Boost Calibration Fault |
| MITSUBISHI | Boost Calibration Fault; Ignition timing adjustment circuit fault; IG timing adjustment terminal |
| NISSAN | Boost Calibration Fault |
| OLDSMOBILE | Ignitor Circuit |
| OTHER | Boost Calibration Fault |
| SATURN | Ignitor Circuit |
| TOYOTA | Igniter Circuit Malfunction No 1 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Ignitor Circuit; Misfire detected Reason: Fuel level too low |
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