P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

P0301 indicates a detected misfire on cylinder 1. The code identifies the cylinder, but the cause can still be ignition, fuel, compression, air, or control related.

Code status

Needs verification

Not yet verified against SAE J2012_202509 / J2012DA. Treat unverified rows as a lookup aid, not repair authority.

System
Ignition / Misfire
Scope
iso-sae-controlled-p0
Standard
SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6
Source
legacy-import

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not assume the coil is bad just because cylinder 1 is named; prove whether the fault follows spark, fuel, compression, or wiring.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby ignition / misfire entries can help compare wording and fault area. They may share the same verification status as the source database.