Service Information

Cruze

DTC P0313

•	Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

•	Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

•	Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC P0313 00: Misfire Detected With Low Fuel Level

This DTC indicates a critical low fuel content. The DTC is set to prevent the fuel system for an air contamination.

Engine is running

The ECM detects a critical low fuel content

DTC P0313 is a Type C DTC

DTC P0313 is a Type C DTC

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Control Module References for scan tool information

Verify that the DTC sets outside of the Conditions for Running and Setting. Since most occurrences of this DTC are caused by low fuel content, review with the customer the conditions under which the DTC set.

⇒	If the DTC set within the Conditions for Running and Setting, the Engine is operating as designed.

Refill the fuel tank with diesel
Operate the vehicle within the conditions that the customer experienced and verify the DTC does not reset.

⇒	If the DTC resets, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming