What does it mean when cylinder 2 misfire is detected with code P030200?

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ArianaAnn
07/29/25 8:51pm
P030200 cylinder 2 misfire is detected due to faulty ignition coil or spark plug. Below are the differences between three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines: 1. Number of cylinders: A three-cylinder engine has three cylinders; a four-cylinder engine has four cylinders. 2. Structure: The three-cylinder engine has simpler structure, smaller size, lighter weight and easier layout; the four-cylinder engine has relatively more complex structure. 3. Vibration: The three-cylinder engine's three pistons cannot move up and down simultaneously, making vibration hard to suppress; the four-cylinder engine's cylinder 1 & 4 and cylinder 2 & 3 move up and down together, effectively suppressing vibration. 4. Fuel consumption: Due to its structural advantages, three-cylinder engines perform better in fuel consumption control; four-cylinder engines have relatively complex structure and higher fuel consumption.
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