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Engine Misfire

Code P0303

Cylinder 3 Misfire

Plain English Meaning:Cylinder 3 is misfiring causing engine imbalance

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Red: Stop Driving & Tow

Driving may cause serious damage

What You'll Notice (Symptoms)

  • Rough idle hesitation power loss

Most Common Causes

1Spark plug failure coil issue injector fault

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Required Mechanic Tests

A qualified shop should perform these tests before replacing any parts to ensure they aren't guessing:

Swap coil inspect plug compression test

Typical Fix Paths & Estimated Costs

Replace ignition components $100–$1200

🛒 Parts for P0303 Repair

Common replacement parts for engine misfire codes (Paid links)

Timing Chain Kit$50–$150
Valve Cover Gasket$15–$40
PCV Valve$5–$15

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