What causes code P0306?
Code P0306 is triggered when the crankshaft sensor does not get an acceleration of the crankshaft from cylinder number 6 firing properly indicating the cylinder is not contributing to the engine power.
How much does it cost to fix a cylinder 6 misfire?
How much does a cylinder misfire repair cost?
| What May Cause the Engine Misfire | Average Estimate |
|---|---|
| Carbon or oil-fouled spark plugs | $100 to $250, depending on the costs of the plugs and local labor rates |
| Faulty ignition coil | $150 to $250 |
| Fuel injector | $275 to $400 |
| Vacuum leak | $200 to $800 |
Is it bad to drive with a misfire?
An engine misfire can be caused by bad spark plugs or imbalanced air/fuel mixture. Driving with a misfire isn’t safe and can damage your engine.
Is an engine misfire expensive to fix?
It’s hard to predict an exact cost for repairing a misfiring engine. Because there are several causes, there can obviously be different costs associated with trying to fix the problem. For instance, a problem with a bad on plug ignition coil might end up costing you $300 to $400 on a newer model, four-cylinder engine.
What causes a p0306-cylinder 6 misfire detected?
P0306 – Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected Repair Importance Level: 3/3 Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3 P0306 Possible Causes Faulty spark plug 6 Clogged or faulty fuel injector 6 Faulty ignition coil 6 Fuel injector 6 harness is open or shorted Fuel injector 6 circuit poor electrical connection Ignition coil 6 harness is open or shorted
What are the symptoms of the p0306 trouble code?
What are the symptoms of the P0306 code? The Check Engine Light will be illuminated and the code is set in ECM memory. The Check Engine Light will flash during a misfire event. The engine will have a misfire and may buck or jerk on acceleration.
What does the p0306 code on a Honda Accord mean?
The P0306 code means that the cylinder 6 is misfiring or is randomly misfiring. Start by checking for intake leaks and if no leaks are found the next step is to replace the spark plugs on cylinder 6. If the problem persists more tests needs to be done to diagnose problem, see “Possible Causes”.
What to do if your spark plug says p0306?
You can do the same test with the spark plug, i.e., move cylinder 6 plug to say cylinder 3 and if the misfire is now P0303 then the plugs are at fault. Replace spark plugs and spark plug wires/ignition coil packs if needed and recheck for misfires.
What are the symptoms of the P0306 code? The Check Engine Light will be illuminated and the code is set in ECM memory. The Check Engine Light will flash during a misfire event. The engine will have a misfire and may buck or jerk on acceleration.
What is the trouble code for cylinder 6?
P0306 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $70.00.
The P0306 code means that the cylinder 6 is misfiring or is randomly misfiring. Start by checking for intake leaks and if no leaks are found the next step is to replace the spark plugs on cylinder 6. If the problem persists more tests needs to be done to diagnose problem, see “Possible Causes”.