P0306
High SeverityCylinder 6 Misfire Detected
Ignition System
P0306 — Instant Answer
Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
Severity: HIGH SEVERITY
Meaning: Cylinder 6 is misfiring. Only on 6+ cylinder engines.
Safe to drive? NO if CEL is flashing. YES with caution if solid, but repair this week.
Estimated repair cost: $20 - $500
Most common causes:
- 1. Bad spark plug (35-45% of cases)
- 2. Faulty coil (35-45% of cases)
- 3. Bad injector (10-25% of cases)
Common Causes
How to Diagnose P0306
- 1Swap plug/coil
- 2Check injector
- 3Compression test
OEM Procedures for P0306
P0306 affects the Spark Plug. Found 116 OEM service manual procedures.
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
1969-73 PEUGEOT 504 4 Cylinder - Spark Plug Tube Replacement
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Related Codes
The engine is misfiring across multiple cylinders. This is often caused by something that affects all cylinders — spark plugs, fuel quality, vacuum leak, or low compression.
Cylinder 5 is misfiring. Only on 5+ cylinder engines.
Cylinder 7 is misfiring. Only on V8 engines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is cylinder 6 hard to reach?
- On V6 engines, cylinder 6 is usually at the back of bank 2. It can be harder to access than front cylinders.
- Do I need to replace all 6 coils?
- Only if they are all original and high-mileage. Otherwise, just replace the failed one.
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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.
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Last updated: 2026-10-28