2012 Dodge Charger Firing Order: 3.6L vs. 5.7L
2012 Dodge Charger Firing Order: 3.6L vs. 5.7L with application table, generation boundaries, verification steps, cautions and official manufacturer lookup.
Factory service data lists 1-2-3-4-5-6 for the 2012 Charger 3.6L V6 and 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 for the 2012 Charger 5.7L HEMI V8.
Factory service data lists 1-2-3-4-5-6 for the 2012 Charger 3.6L V6 and 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 for the 2012 Charger 5.7L HEMI V8.
These rows cover the cited 2012 AWD 3.6L and AWD 5.7L applications. They do not identify a classic Charger engine, the 6.4L SRT application or a different model-year ignition system.
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Use this visual as an orientation aid. The exact VIN, engine, trim and manufacturer document control the specification.
Dodge Charger Firing Order Specifications
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 firing order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 | 2012 AWD factory row |
| 5.7L HEMI firing order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 | 2012 AWD factory row |
| Code interpretation | P030x = physical cylinder x | Not event position |
Firing sequence is not a cylinder-location diagram. Read the misfire cylinder from the correct engine layout, label connectors before moving coils, and do not swap a V6 sequence into a HEMI diagnostic plan.
Two engines, two completely different sequences
The 2012 3.6L service row is the straight numerical sequence 1-2-3-4-5-6. The 5.7L HEMI row is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. The fact that both were installed in a Charger does not make their coil layout or diagnostic workflow interchangeable.
Identify the engine from the VIN and under-hood information before using either sequence. This page does not silently extend the 5.7L value to the 6.4L SRT or to classic distributor-equipped Charger engines.
Using firing order during a P030x diagnosis
A code such as P0304 identifies physical cylinder 4. It does not mean the fourth cylinder in the firing sequence. Locate that cylinder using the correct bank diagram, save freeze-frame data and inspect its plug, coil connector and harness without disturbing unrelated cylinders.
A coil swap can help isolate an ignition fault when the service procedure permits it: document original positions, move only the intended components and see whether the misfire follows. If it stays put, continue with injector control, compression, leak-down and air-leak checks instead of treating firing order as the repair.
Application boundaries for 2012 Charger
These rows cover the cited 2012 AWD 3.6L and AWD 5.7L applications. They do not identify a classic Charger engine, the 6.4L SRT application or a different model-year ignition system.
Firing sequence is not a cylinder-location diagram. Read the misfire cylinder from the correct engine layout, label connectors before moving coils, and do not swap a V6 sequence into a HEMI diagnostic plan.
Dodge 2012 Charger specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.
Procedures used with this specification
These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Dodge 2012 Charger.
2012 Dodge Charger Firing Order: 3.6L vs. 5.7L FAQs
What is the 2012 Dodge Charger 3.6L firing order?+
The cited factory service row lists 1-2-3-4-5-6.
What is the 2012 Charger 5.7L HEMI firing order?+
The cited factory service row lists 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Does P0304 mean the fourth firing event?+
No. It means a misfire associated with physical cylinder 4; use the correct engine's cylinder-location diagram.
Does this page establish the 6.4L SRT firing order?+
No. Its exact cited applications are the 2012 AWD 3.6L and AWD 5.7L.
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