P0308

Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected

Description

Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected. This powertrain diagnostic trouble code covers the engine, the fuel and ignition systems, emission control and the transmission.

OBD Codes Details

OBD Code
P0308
OBD Type
P
System
Ignition and Misfire
Severity
high
Common Issue
Yes

Possible Causes

Worn spark plugs, failed ignition coil, faulty injector, low compression in a cylinder

Solution

Read misfire counters per cylinder, inspect plugs and coils, swap the coil and injector to a neighbouring cylinder, run a compression test

Symptoms

  • Engine performance issues
  • Reduced power or acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Engine running rough

Diagnostic Recommendations

  1. Scan for additional powertrain codes
  2. Check engine performance parameters
  3. Inspect fuel and ignition systems
  4. Test sensors and actuators

Repair Cost Estimate

  • Basic diagnostic: $100-200
  • Sensor replacement: $100-500
  • System repair: $200-1500
  • Major engine work: $1000-5000

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Official Sources

Society of Automotive Engineers

Official OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes standard (SAE J2012)

Automotive engineering standards organization

International Organization for Standardization

International standard for vehicle diagnostic systems

International standards for automotive diagnostics