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2005-2011 AUDI A6

4.2L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
25 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0312high severityPowertrain

Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected

on 2005-2011 Audi A6 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Misfire detected in cylinder 12.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle

Common causes

  • Worn plug #12
  • Faulty coil
  • Faulty injector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Swap coil
  2. Inspect plug
  3. Test injector

Repair notes

Diagnose cylinder 12.

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