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P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

on 2014 Nissan SENTRA

Fix Cost
$20 - $300
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
2/5
30 mins - 2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2014 Nissan
SENTRA
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📖 What Does P0301 Mean on 2014 Nissan SENTRA?

The engine control module has detected a misfire specifically in cylinder 1. This means the air/fuel mixture in cylinder 1 is not igniting properly.
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Symptoms

  • • Rough idle
  • • engine shaking
  • • loss of power
  • • flashing check engine light during acceleration
  • • poor fuel economy.
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty spark plug in cylinder 1
  • • bad ignition coil
  • • clogged fuel injector
  • • low compression
  • • carbon buildup
  • • vacuum leak affecting cylinder 1.
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How to Fix P0301 on 2014 Nissan SENTRA

Replace spark plug for cylinder 1, swap ignition coil with another cylinder to test, clean fuel injector, perform compression test, remove carbon deposits.

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with P0301

P0171 Related Problem

System Too Lean Bank 1

Medium
P0174 Related Problem

System Too Lean Bank 2

Medium
P0300 Same System

Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

High
P0302 Same System

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

High
P0303 Same System

Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

High
P0304 Same System

Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

High

💡 Why These Codes Are Related:

  • • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
  • • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
  • • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
  • • Same System: Components within the same automotive system