#3 misfire on 2011 Kia Rio, check engine light on, how do I fix it?

Asked by KJohnson71 Feb 20, 2016 at 06:12 PM about the 2011 Kia Rio Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

check engine light came on, car sputters, reading says #3 spark plug misfire.
car has 52000 miles and I owe $10,000 should

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Rowefast answered 8 years ago

A shop should be able to take care of you this is what is going on, and more than likely easy enough to have taken care of...> P0303 KIA - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected...> Possible causes....> - Faulty spark plug 3 - Clogged or faulty fuel injector 3 - Faulty ignition coil 3 - Fuel injector 3 harness is open or shorted - Fuel injector 3 circuit poor electrical connection - Ignition coil 3 harness is open or shorted - Ignition coil 3 circuit poor electrical connection - Insufficient cylinder 3 compression - Incorrect fuel pressure - Intake air leak

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