P1357
Misfire Cylinder 8 With Fuel Cut-off
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High/Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl.7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High/Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl.7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High/Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl.7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl 7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
#7 MISFIRE CIRCUIT - SHORT
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor Pulsewidth Not Defined
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl 7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl 7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High/Pulse Detected when GND_Cyl. 7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor Pulsewidth Not Defined
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor Pulsewidth Not Defined
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl 7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
IC Output High Pulse Detected When Grounded Cyl.7
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
Valve timing control circuit malfunction
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
Fault status
P1357
Cylinder 1 Ignition Circuit Short To Ground
Causes
- Faulty ignition coil or coil-on-plug for cylinder 8
- Worn, fouled, or improperly gapped spark plug on cylinder 8
- Faulty or clogged fuel injector for cylinder 8
- Open/short in injector or coil wiring / poor connector contact
- Low compression or mechanical valve/train problem in cylinder 8
- Fuel delivery problem (low rail pressure, clogged filter)
Symptoms
- Rough idle and engine vibration
- Check Engine Light (MIL) illuminated
- Reduced power, hesitation or stumbling under load
- Higher fuel consumption and poor drivability
- Possible difficulty starting or intermittent misfire
- Possible increased exhaust smell or white/black smoke if severe
What to check
- Read freeze frame and extended data with a scan tool to confirm P1357 and related codes
- View per-cylinder misfire counters / cylinder contribution data
- Scan for related codes: P0308, P0208, P0358, cam/crank sensor codes, fuel trim codes
- Visually inspect coil, spark plug, injector connectors and wiring for damage or contamination
- Swap coil and/or injector with a known-good cylinder to see if the misfire follows
- Measure fuel rail pressure and inspect for fueling issues
Signal parameters
- Misfire count for cylinder 8 (events/min or counts per drive cycle)
- Short-term and long-term fuel trim (%)
- Injector pulse width (ms) for cylinder 8 compared with other cylinders
- Coil primary/secondary waveform (voltage, duration, spark energy)
- Fuel rail pressure (bar or psi)
- Battery/charging voltage (V) during cranking and running
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a full-feature scan tool. Record freeze-frame data and note any additional codes (P0208, P0358, P0308, cam/crank codes).
- Clear codes, perform a test drive while monitoring live data: per-cylinder misfire counts, fuel trims, O2 sensors, injector pulse widths and fuel rail pressure.
- If misfire repeats on cylinder 8, swap the coil onto another cylinder and re-run. If the misfire follows the coil, replace the coil.
- If swapping coil does not move the fault, swap the injector with another cylinder. If fault follows injector, replace injector.
- Inspect and test wiring and connectors for cylinder 8 (continuity to ECU, shorts to ground/power). Repair any damaged wiring or poor connectors.
- Remove and inspect spark plug for fouling, oil, or mechanical damage; replace as required and re-test.
- Check fuel pressure and perform an injector balance or staccato test to confirm proper spray and flow.
- Perform a compression and/or leak-down test on cylinder 8 to verify mechanical integrity. If low, investigate valves, piston rings, or head gasket.
- Verify cam/crank synchronization and timing chain/VANOS condition if symptoms or related codes suggest timing issues.
- After repairs, clear codes and verify the vehicle returns to normal operation under varied load. If intermittent, perform extended road test and monitor live data.
- If electrical and mechanical checks are good and misfire persists, consider ECU/software, or consult manufacturer technical bulletins.
Likely causes
- Ignition coil or coil connector failure (most common)
- Spark plug fouling/oil contamination causing weak spark
- Injector electrical fault or injector sticking
- Low compression (worn rings, burned valve) if coil/injector check OK
- Intermittent wiring/connector fault between cylinder 8 components and ECM
