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

  1. Bad spark plug on cyl 3 — Replace first. ($10–$30)
  2. Failing coil on cyl 3 — Swap-test confirms. ($40–$200)
  3. Bad injector on cyl 3 — Test resistance. ($200–$600)

Symptoms drivers report with P0303