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P0305 — Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected

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Quick answer

What it means: The engine control module (ECM) has detected a misfire in cylinder 5.
Severity: Moderate to severe. Driving with a P0305 can damage the catalytic converter and other engine components. It

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