OBD Guide

P1313

Misfire Rate Catalyst Damage Fault Bank 1

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Metallic ringing from under the car (with a damaged catalyst)

Causes

  • Faulty spark plugs
  • Problems with ignition coils
  • Low compression in cylinders
  • Malfunction of fuel injectors
  • Problems with sensors (mass air flow sensor, oxygen sensor)

How to Fix

  1. Check and replace spark plugs
  2. Diagnose and replace faulty ignition coils
  3. Check compression in cylinders
  4. Check the operation of the fuel injectors
  5. Diagnose the condition of the catalytic converter

Related codes

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