2011 Dodge Caliber — Repair Solution

2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Dodge Caliber Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Dodge
Model: Caliber
Year: 2011
Engine: 2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Vibration and surging through the car when cold.
MIL on dash.
Fault only occurs for the initial period of driving when leaving for work in the morning at 4am. Ok for rest of the day

Problem Summary

Retrieved P0303 Misfire Cyl 3.

Freeze frame data attached showed the fault occurred just seconds after start-up, at 1000rpm cold start idle with coolant temp 8°C.

OBDII Mode 6, I noted misfire counts over the last 10 drive cycles, Cyl 1 – 0, Cyl 2 – 0, Cyl 3 – 4, Cyl 4 – 0.

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Quick Facts

CodeDODCA11116
Vehicle2011 Dodge Caliber
Engine2.0L ECN 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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