OBD Guide

P2E5E

Cylinder 6 Alternative Fuel Misfire Detected

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The engine hesitates or runs rough
  • Reduced power and deterioration in dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Jerking during acceleration
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Poor quality or unsuitable alternative fuel
  • Faulty spark plugs or coils
  • Clogged fuel injectors
  • Compression problems in cylinder 6
  • Malfunction of sensors affecting engine operation

How to Fix

  1. Check the quality of alternative fuel
  2. Replace spark plugs and check coils
  3. Clean or replace fuel injectors for cylinder 6
  4. Check compression in cylinder
  5. Scan for other trouble codes

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