P0312
Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- The engine hesitates or runs unevenly
- Power Loss
- Increased fuel consumption
- Check Engine Light Is On
- Engine vibration
Causes
- Spark plug fault
- Problems with the ignition coil
- Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
- Low cylinder compression
- Problems with the fuel system (lean or rich mixture)
- Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor malfunction
- Damaged wiring harness or contacts
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the spark plug in cylinder 12
- Check the ignition coil and its connections
- Check the fuel injector for contamination or malfunction
- Measure the compression in the cylinder
- Check the fuel system for leaks or blockages
- Check the CKP sensor and its wiring harness
- Clear the error and test drive to confirm the problem is resolved
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