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P0304Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected - Causes & FixesUrgentEngine Problems30–75 minutesLearn what P0304 means, why cylinder 4 is misfiring, and how to fix it. Complete guide with symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions.P0300Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedUrgentEngine Problems30–90 minutesDiagnose P0300 random misfire code. Learn why multiple cylinders are misfiring and the systematic approach to finding the cause.P0301Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected - Diagnosis GuideUrgentEngine Problems30–75 minutesComplete guide to P0301 cylinder 1 misfire. Find out what's causing the misfire and how to fix it step by step.P0302Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected - Causes & FixesUrgentEngine Problems30–75 minutesComplete guide to P0302 cylinder 2 misfire. Diagnose and fix the misfire with our step-by-step troubleshooting guide.P0303Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected - Diagnosis GuideUrgentEngine Problems30–75 minutesFix P0303 cylinder 3 misfire code. Learn the common causes and proven solutions for cylinder 3 misfiring.P0305Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected - Causes & FixesEngine ProblemsLearn what P0305 means, why cylinder 5 is misfiring, and how to diagnose and fix it with a clear step-by-step approach.P0306Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected - Diagnosis GuideEngine ProblemsComplete guide to the P0306 cylinder 6 misfire code, including symptoms, common causes, and step-by-step fixes.P0307Cylinder 7 Misfire DetectedUrgentEngine Problems1–3 hours for initial diagnosisP0307 means Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected. Learn the likely symptoms, common causes, and a safe diagnostic order before replacing parts.P0308Cylinder 8 Misfire DetectedUrgentEngine Problems1–3 hours for initial diagnosisP0308 means Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected. Learn the likely symptoms, common causes, and a safe diagnostic order before replacing parts.P0309Cylinder 9 Misfire DetectedCheck soonEngine Problems30–120 minutes for initial diagnosisP0309 relates to cylinder 9 misfire detected. Check the fault conditions and vehicle-specific procedure before replacing parts.P0310Cylinder 10 Misfire DetectedCheck soonEngine Problems30–120 minutes for initial diagnosisP0310 relates to cylinder 10 misfire detected. Check the fault conditions and vehicle-specific procedure before replacing parts.P0311Cylinder 11 Misfire DetectedCheck soonEngine Problems30–120 minutes for initial diagnosisP0311 relates to cylinder 11 misfire detected. Check the fault conditions and vehicle-specific procedure before replacing parts.P0312Cylinder 12 Misfire DetectedCheck soonEngine Problems30–120 minutes for initial diagnosisP0312 relates to cylinder 12 misfire detected. Check the fault conditions and vehicle-specific procedure before replacing parts.P0314Single Cylinder Misfire (Cylinder not Specified)Check soonEngine Problems30–120 minutes for initial diagnosisP0314 relates to single cylinder misfire (cylinder not specified). Check the fault conditions and vehicle-specific procedure before replacing parts.P0316Misfire Detected on Startup First 1000 RevolutionsUrgentEngine Problems1–3 hours for initial diagnosisP0316 means Misfire Detected on Startup First 1000 Revolutions. Learn the likely symptoms, common causes, and a safe diagnostic order before replacing parts.P0336Crankshaft Position Sensor Range/PerformanceEngine ProblemsFix P0336 crankshaft position sensor range/performance code - a common cause of stalling and hard starts.