P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
The ECM detects crankshaft deceleration specifically during the firing stroke of Cylinder #5 (first cylinder on Bank 2 of V8/V6 engines).
Driveability & Safety Advisory
Drive short distances directly to a repair shop.
Official Manufacturer TSB Advisories
Factory Condition: Cylinder 5 camshaft lifter roller needle bearing seizes, wiping out camshaft lobe.
Physical Component Location & Service Access
First cylinder on Bank 2 (driver side front on Ford/GM V8, passenger front on Dodge Ram 5.7L Hemi).
Electrical Specifications & Live PID Benchmarks
Scan Tool Live Data Targets
Digital Multimeter (DMM) Specs
Documented Model-Specific Case Studies
Root Cause: Wiped cam lobe on Cylinder 5.
Verified Fix: Replace camshaft and lifters.
Technician Inspection & Testing Workflow
Swap Cylinder 5 coil with Cylinder 1.
Remove spark plug and inspect.
Check compression if ticking sound is heard.
Recommended Diagnostic Tools & Verified Parts
BlueDriver Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool
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Autel AutoLink AL519 / AL319 OBD2 Scanner
Color screen standalone scanner. One-click I/M emissions readiness status, freeze-frame data, live DTC reset.
Ram-Pro Inline Engine Ignition Spark Tester & Gap Gauge
Quickly verify if spark plug coils are firing with high-intensity visual spark indicator. Includes electrode gap measure tool.
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Diagnostic Questions & Answers
Where is Cylinder 5 on a V8?
On Chevy and Ford V8s, Cylinder 5 is the front-most cylinder on the driver side.