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Diagnostic reference · P0312

P0312

Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P0312 means Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected.

Check these first

  • A fouled spark plug on cylinder 12
  • A failing coil or boot on cylinder 12
  • A clogged fuel injector on cylinder 12
  • A vacuum leak at the cylinder 12 intake port
  • Low compression on cylinder 12

What to do next

  1. Check misfire data to confirm cylinder 12
  2. Inspect the cylinder 12 spark plug for fouling
  3. Swap the cylinder 12 coil with another and recheck
  4. Test the cylinder 12 injector circuit and flow
  5. Check compression on cylinder 12
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.