What P0306 means
Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
Common causes (general)
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Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0306:
| BMW | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected |
| FORD | Cylinder #6 Misfire Detected |
| HONDA | No. 6 Cylinder Misfire |
| MITSUBISHI | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected; No.6 cylinder misfire detected |
| NISSAN | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected |
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