P0308
Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
Generic code
Ignition System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0308 means
- The fault code P0308 indicates that there is a misfire in cylinder 8, meaning that the fuel/air mixture is not igniting properly. This can lead to poor engine performance and potential damage to the engine over time.
Possible symptoms
- Rough idle or stalling
- Illuminated check engine light
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
- Engine misfires or runs poorly
Possible causes
- Failed spark plug in cylinder 8
- Failed ignition coil in cylinder 8
- Faulty fuel injector in cylinder 8
- Low compression in cylinder 8
- Vacuum leak in cylinder 8
Related parts
- Crankshaft Position Sensor: The crankshaft position sensor monitors the position of the crankshaft to regulate fuel injection. Problems lead to engine misfire and engine stalling
Possible solutions
- Replace the spark plug in cylinder 8
- Replace the ignition coil in cylinder 8
- Replace the fuel injector in cylinder 8
- Repair any low compression in cylinder 8
- Address any vacuum leaks in cylinder 8
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