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PowertrainP0316

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)

28 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
BYDP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
CheryP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0316Locht ar an inneall ar an gcéad 1000 casadh BrandPowertrain
FordP03162003 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/TOWN CAR - DTC AND/OR OTHER MISFIRE RELATED DTCs BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
GMP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
HondaP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0316Misfire first 1000 engine revolutions BrandPowertrain
MazdaP03162003 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/TOWN CAR - DTC AND/OR OTHER MISFIRE RELATED DTCs BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0316Verbrennungsaussetzer Kaltstart BrandPowertrain
SaabP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0316Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions) SAEPowertrain
TataP0316Engine Misfire Detected On Startup BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0316Engine misfire detected on startup (first 1000 revolutions) BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0316SAE: Engine Misfire Detected on Startup 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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