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PowertrainP0311

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected

29 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers ignition and engine-speed signals, including misfires and crankshaft or camshaft position sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Worn or fouled spark plug
  2. Faulty ignition coil
  3. Vacuum or intake air leak
  4. Low fuel pressure
  5. Faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor
  6. Low engine compression

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

A failing crankshaft or camshaft sensor can cut the engine without warning, and a flashing check-engine light points to a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. If the light is flashing, stop as soon as it is safe and have the car towed. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop; if it stalls or will not restart, have it towed.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0311Engine Over Speed Condition BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
BMWP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
BYDP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
CheryP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0311Cilindrs 11 kļūda noteikta BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
GMP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
HondaP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0311Single cylinder misfiring BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0311No.11 cylinder misfire detected BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0311No.11 cylinder misfire detected BrandPowertrain
SaabP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
SmartP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected SAEPowertrain
TataP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0311Cylinder 11 misfire detected BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0311Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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