OBD codes / P0305
P0305
SeriousCylinder 5 Misfire Detected
Address promptly — can worsen or affect drivability.
Likely causes
- bad plug/coil cyl 5
- injector
- low compression
Common fixes
- swap coil to confirm
- replace plug
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