P0302 on Skoda
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0302 on Skoda vehicles indicates cylinder 2 misfire detected. Au7o has documented this code across 2 Skoda models — most commonly on Fabia, Octavia. This code means the engine computer has detected a misfire specifically in cylinder 2, meaning that cylinder isn't completing combustion properly on some firing events. The computer watches tiny variations in crankshaft speed to spot when a cylinder fails to fire, and a misfire means the air-fuel mixture isn't igniting correctly — usually from a spark, fuel, or compression problem in that cylinder. You may feel a stumble, rough idle, shaking, loss of power, or a flashing check-engine light, and persistent misfires can damage the catalytic converter. Because it names a single cylinder, the fault is often a component serving just cylinder 2, like its coil, plug, or injector. Typical repair costs on Skoda range from $1,000 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0302
- •Worn or fouled spark plug (cylinder 2)
- •Failed ignition coil or coil-on-plug (cylinder 2)
- •Clogged or faulty fuel injector (cylinder 2)
- •Vacuum or intake air leak affecting that cylinder
- •Low compression (worn rings, burnt/bent valve, head gasket)
- •Damaged spark plug wire or boot (if equipped)
- •Carbon-tracked or cracked coil/plug causing spark loss
- •Faulty PCM/ECM driver (rare)
P0302 on Skoda by Model
Skoda Fabia(1 issue)
- 1.2 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure2010-2014
Same EA111 1.2 TSI timing chain tensioner defect as Octavia (above) — affects Mk2 (2010-2014) and early Mk3 (2014-2017) Fabia. Tensioner cannot hold pressure during cold start. Often slightly more prevalent on Fabia due to short-trip city use pattern typical of this segment.
Skoda Octavia(1 issue)
- EA111 1.2/1.4 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure2010-2016
Mk2 and early Mk3 Octavias with the EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB) and 1.4 TSI Twincharger (CAVD/CTHE) engines suffer premature timing chain tensioner failure. The tensioner cannot maintain pressure during cold starts and shutdowns, causing the chain to slap, jump teeth, or in severe cases damage valves. Common in the 50,000-80,000 mi window. Same defect affects VW Polo/Golf/Touran, Seat Ibiza/Leon, Audi A1 with these engines. VW Group issued service campaign 13D2 for tensioner replacement on some VINs.
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What does P0302 mean on Skoda?▼
P0302 stands for "Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected." This code means the engine computer has detected a misfire specifically in cylinder 2, meaning that cylinder isn't completing combustion properly on some firing events. The computer watches tiny variations in crankshaft speed to spot when a cylinder fails to fire, and a misfire means the air-fuel mixture isn't igniting correctly — usually from a spark, fuel, or compression problem in that cylinder. You may feel a stumble, rough idle, shaking, loss of power, or a flashing check-engine light, and persistent misfires can damage the catalytic converter. Because it names a single cylinder, the fault is often a component serving just cylinder 2, like its coil, plug, or injector. On Skoda specifically, this code is documented across 2 models.
What causes P0302 on Skoda vehicles?▼
Common causes on Skoda: Worn or fouled spark plug (cylinder 2), Failed ignition coil or coil-on-plug (cylinder 2), Clogged or faulty fuel injector (cylinder 2), Vacuum or intake air leak affecting that cylinder, Low compression (worn rings, burnt/bent valve, head gasket). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0302 on a Skoda?▼
Repair costs on Skoda range from $1,000 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Skoda models have P0302 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0302 on 2 Skoda models: Fabia, Octavia.