OBD Guide

P039E

Cylinder 1 Combustion Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfires
  • Power Loss
  • Uneven engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Faulty spark plug
  • Problems with the ignition coil
  • Dirty or faulty injector
  • Low cylinder compression
  • Problems with the fuel system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the spark plug in cylinder 1
  2. Test the ignition coil
  3. Check the operation of the injector
  4. Measure the compression in the cylinder
  5. Check the fuel system and ignition system

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