2012 Honda Insight EX – Engine Misfire and No Compression
- Aug 16
- 1 min read
CUSTOMER CONCERN
The engine misfires with no compression on cylinder 3, no oil registering on the dipstick, cylinder-misfire DTCs and P1286, P128A and P2646.
CAUSE
Testing confirmed internal engine damage with loss of cylinder compression associated with severe oil consumption.
CORRECTION
Remove and replace the damaged engine assembly, clear all stored DTCs, and verify compression and normal engine operation.
