OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0363 Misfire Detected - Fueling Disabled
Severe misfire detected — the PCM has disabled fuel injection on the affected cylinder(s) to protect the catalyst from raw fuel. Common protective response on heavy or sustained misfire conditions.
Is it safe to drive with P0363?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySevere misfire — read companion P030x codes
Symptoms
- Check engine light on or flashing
- Rough idle and uneven running
- Power loss, hesitation under acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible smell of unburned fuel from exhaust
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Fuel Injector, Ignition Coil, Powertrain Control Module
Related codes
- P0360Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P0361Ignition Coil K Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P0362Ignition Coil L Primary Control Circuit/Open
- P0364DC/AC Converter Control Module Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0365Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit (Bank 1)
- P0366Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.