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1996 LEXUS LS 400

4.0L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0308high severityPowertrain

Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected

on 1996 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 · RWD

What this code means

Misfire detected in cylinder 8.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Loss of power

Common causes

  • Worn spark plug #8
  • Faulty ignition coil #8
  • Faulty injector #8
  • Low compression

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil #8
  2. Inspect plug #8
  3. Test injector #8
  4. Check compression

Repair notes

Swap coil to diagnose.

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