P0303 — Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0303 indicates a misfire on cylinder 3. The same diagnostic approach applies: swap-test the spark plug and coil to isolate the failed component.
Cost range: $30–$600. Severity: high. Safe to drive? No — sustained misfires damage your catalytic converter.
Most common causes of P0303
- Bad spark plug on cyl 3 — Replace first. ($10–$30)
- Failing coil on cyl 3 — Swap-test confirms. ($40–$200)
- Bad injector on cyl 3 — Test resistance. ($200–$600)
Symptoms drivers report with P0303
- Rough running
- CEL
- Reduced MPG