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2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 2.8L Misfire cyl #3
Posted to European Driveability on 10/8/2013 13 Replies

THIS 2.8L V6 HAD A CONSISTENT MISFIRE AT IDLE ON CYL#3. THE MISFIRE COUNTER JUST KEPT COUNTING UP ON THE VAG-COM AS THE ENGINE SAT IN THE SHOP BAY RUNNING AT IDLE. WE SWAPPED THE SPARK PLUGS, FUEL INJECTORS, CHECKED THE COMPRESSION AND THE FUEL PRESSURE, SMOKE...

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car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Passat GL

VIN WVWTH63B63
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / PORT FUEL INJECTION
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMisfire Cyl #3
OccursIdle

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected
P0303Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0421Catalytic Converter Efficiency (Bank 1)
P0422Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 1)
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car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Passat GL

VIN WVWTH63B63
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection / PORT FUEL INJECTION
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsMisfire Cyl #3
OccursIdle

Trouble Codes

P0300Multiple Misfire Detected
P0303Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0421Catalytic Converter Efficiency (Bank 1)
P0422Catalyst Efficiency Below Normal (Bank 1)