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DTC/P0306

P0306 : Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected

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P0306 means the ECU has detected repeated misfires on cylinder 6. Because cylinder 6 only exists on engines with six or more cylinders, this code is found exclusively on inline-6, V6, V8, and larger configurations. Common culprits are an ignition coil or spark plug specific to cylinder 6, a clogged injector, or in rarer cases compression loss in that cylinder.

Cout de reparation estimeDe 38 € a 2300 €+, varie selon le vehicule

Que signifie P0306 ?

P0306 means the ECU has detected repeated misfires on cylinder 6. Because cylinder 6 only exists on engines with six or more cylinders, this code is found exclusively on inline-6, V6, V8, and larger configurations. Common culprits are an ignition coil or spark plug specific to cylinder 6, a clogged injector, or in rarer cases compression loss in that cylinder.

P0306 est un code defaut lie a rate d'allumage, classe en gravite high. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0306 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0306 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0306, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Check engine light on or flashing
  • Noticeable rough idle and vibration through the seats
  • Loss of power, especially under load
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible fuel smell from the exhaust

Quelles sont les causes de P0306 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0306, classees selon la probabilite qu'elles soient en cause :

eleveeFailed ignition coil on cylinder 6
eleveeWorn or fouled spark plug on cylinder 6
moyenneClogged or leaking fuel injector on cylinder 6
moyenneVacuum leak near cylinder 6 intake runner
faibleLow compression on cylinder 6 (valve or ring wear)

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0306 ?

Non, regle ca immediatement. A persistent single-cylinder misfire dumps unburned fuel into the catalytic converter, which can overheat and fail. If the check engine light is flashing, stop driving and have the vehicle recovered to a workshop.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0306 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0306 :

  1. Read freeze-frame data and look at RPM, load, and coolant temperature when the misfire was logged. Cold-only misfires often point to fuel; hot-only misfires often point to ignition coils heat-soaking
  2. Swap the ignition coil from cylinder 6 with a coil from a healthy cylinder. Clear codes and drive. If the misfire follows the coil, replace it
  3. Remove the cylinder 6 spark plug and inspect for wear, fuel fouling, oil deposits, or a cracked porcelain. Replace any plug that looks suspect
  4. Listen to the cylinder 6 injector with a stethoscope. A weak or absent click points to electrical or mechanical injector failure
  5. Perform a compression test on cylinder 6 and compare to the others. A difference of more than 10% indicates an internal engine issue requiring deeper inspection

Combien coute la reparation de P0306 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0306 varient selon la cause profonde et ton vehicule. Voici des estimations courantes :

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Replace spark plug (cylinder 6) €8–€30 €30–€120 €38–€150 Facile
Replace ignition coil (cylinder 6) €40–€180 €30–€150 €70–€330 Facile
Clean or replace fuel injector (cylinder 6) €60–€250 €100–€350 €160–€600 Professionnel
Cylinder head or valve repair €200–€800 €400–€1500 €600–€2300 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

P0306 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0306 se comporte differemment selon ton vehicule. Selectionne ta voiture ci-dessous pour des causes propres au modele, les problemes connus et des estimations de couts ajustees :

BMW

P0306 sur BMW 3 Series

2005-2024

The E90 330i with the N52 inline-six is famous for failing the cylinder 6 ignition coil first because of heat soak at the rear of the engine. BMW recommends replacing coils and plugs as a set at around 80,000 km. P0306 is one of the most common codes flagged on N52 in independent specialist shops.

Quelles sont les causes de P0306 sur une BMW 3 Series ?

BMW 3 SeriesCylinder 6 ignition coil heat-soak failure on N52 (rear position)
BMW 3 SeriesCylinder 6 injector wear on N54 twin-turbo

Cout de reparation de P0306 pour BMW 3 Series

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de BMW 3 Seriesajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a BMW

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Replace spark plug (cylinder 6) €11–€42 €42–€168 €53–€210 Facile
Replace ignition coil (cylinder 6) €56–€252 €42–€210 €98–€462 Facile
Clean or replace fuel injector (cylinder 6) €84–€350 €140–€490 €224–€840 Professionnel
Cylinder head or valve repair €280–€1120 €560–€2100 €840–€3220 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Mercedes-Benz

P0306 sur Mercedes C-Class

2008-2018

W204 C350 with the M272 V6 commonly logs P0306 from a worn cylinder 6 ignition coil and a small vacuum leak at the rear of the intake manifold. The intake plenum has known cracking issues near the Bank 2 rear runner, which affects cylinder 6 most.

Quelles sont les causes de P0306 sur une Mercedes C-Class ?

Mercedes C-ClassCylinder 6 coil wear on M272 V6
Mercedes C-ClassIntake plenum crack near Bank 2 rear runner

Cout de reparation de P0306 pour Mercedes C-Class

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Mercedes C-Classajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Mercedes-Benz

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Replace spark plug (cylinder 6) €11–€41 €41–€162 €51–€203 Facile
Replace ignition coil (cylinder 6) €54–€243 €41–€203 €95–€446 Facile
Clean or replace fuel injector (cylinder 6) €81–€338 €135–€473 €216–€810 Professionnel
Cylinder head or valve repair €270–€1080 €540–€2025 €810–€3105 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Audi

P0306 sur Audi A6

2011-2024

C7 A6 with the 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 sometimes triggers P0306 from cylinder 6 injector wear or a leaking supercharger coolant pipe in close proximity to the rear cylinders. The supercharger sits in the valley, so any leak above it tends to affect cylinders 5 and 6 first.

Quelles sont les causes de P0306 sur une Audi A6 ?

Audi A6Cylinder 6 injector wear on 3.0 TFSI
Audi A6Supercharger coolant pipe leak biasing toward rear cylinders

Cout de reparation de P0306 pour Audi A6

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Audi A6ajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Audi

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Replace spark plug (cylinder 6) €10–€39 €39–€156 €49–€195 Facile
Replace ignition coil (cylinder 6) €52–€234 €39–€195 €91–€429 Facile
Clean or replace fuel injector (cylinder 6) €78–€325 €130–€455 €208–€780 Professionnel
Cylinder head or valve repair €260–€1040 €520–€1950 €780–€2990 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Toyota

P0306 sur Toyota Camry

2007-2018

Camry V6 with the 2GR-FE typically logs P0306 from a worn cylinder 6 coil or a clogged injector. The rear bank is harder to reach because the intake plenum and wiper cowl block access, so independent shops charge a bit more for V6 misfires than for the four-cylinder Camry.

Quelles sont les causes de P0306 sur une Toyota Camry ?

Toyota CamryCylinder 6 ignition coil failure on 2GR-FE
Toyota CamryCylinder 6 injector clog from poor fuel quality

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0306 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

Questions frequentes sur P0306

Why is the misfire only on cylinder 6?

A single-cylinder misfire code is the ECU telling you that one specific cylinder is contributing to crankshaft acceleration less than its neighbours. The cause is almost always something localised to that cylinder: its coil, plug, injector, or valves, rather than a problem that would affect the whole engine.

Can I drive with cylinder 6 misfiring?

Only as far as the nearest workshop, and ideally with a tow if the check engine light is flashing. A persistent misfire pumps unburned fuel into the catalytic converter, which can overheat and fail. Catalyst replacement is usually the most expensive part of fixing an ignored misfire.

Where is cylinder 6 on a V6 or inline-6?

On most inline-6 engines (BMW N52, N54, N55, B58), cylinder 6 is at the rear, closest to the firewall. On V6 engines the location depends on manufacturer numbering: on BMW V6 it is the rearmost cylinder on Bank 2, on most Toyota V6 it is the rearmost cylinder on Bank 1. Check a wiring diagram for your engine.

Why does the BMW N52 fail cylinder 6 first?

On the N52 inline-six, cylinder 6 sits at the back near the firewall where heat soak is highest. The ignition coil over cylinder 6 routinely fails before the others. Mechanics replace it as a pair (cylinders 5 and 6) when they see the first failure to avoid a repeat visit.

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