OBD Guide

P03E4

Cylinder 8 Combustion Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Reduced power and dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Vibrations during engine operation

Causes

  • Spark plug fault
  • Problems with the ignition coil
  • Dirty or faulty injector
  • Low cylinder compression
  • Air leak in the intake manifold
  • Knock sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the spark plug in cylinder 8
  2. Test the ignition coil
  3. Clean or replace fuel injector
  4. Measure the compression in the cylinder
  5. Check the intake manifold for leaks
  6. Diagnose the knock sensor

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