2013 Holden Cruze (JH) — Repair Solution

1.6L A16LET 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol · Misfire / Misfire Codes · Engine

Holden Cruze (JH) Misfire / Misfire Codes Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Cruze (JH)
Year: 2013
Engine: 1.6L A16LET 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 270,000
Area: Engine
Category: Misfire / Misfire Codes

Customer Complaint

The engine ran roughly at idle and surged under load. The symptoms had been present for approximately one week.

Problem Summary

P0300 (random misfire) returned after a road test. Misfire counts pointed to cylinder 3 even after the spark plugs and ignition coil assembly had been replaced.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLJH13130
Vehicle2013 Holden Cruze (JH)
Engine1.6L A16LET 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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