P0316

Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation when starting
Jerking or vibration at idle
Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Faulty spark plugs
Problems with ignition coils
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors
Low fuel pressure
Compression problems in cylinders
Malfunction of the crankshaft position sensor
Problems with the VVT system

How to Fix

Check the condition of the spark plugs and replace if necessary
Diagnose ignition coils and replace faulty ones
Clean or replace fuel injectors
Check fuel pressure and serviceability of the fuel pump
Measure compression in cylinders
Check the crankshaft position sensor and its wiring harness
Diagnose the VVT system for faults

Related codes

P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304