Ford P0278 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:
P0278 Cylinder 6 Contribution Balance
P0278 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:
OBD Trouble Code P0278
Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0278 definition:
Code P0278 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #6 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the PCM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.
Code P0278 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #6 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the PCM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0278
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0278
– Fuel Injector #6 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #6 Connector – Plugged #6 Fuel Injector – Dirty #6 Fuel Injector
– Fuel Injector #6 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #6 Connector – Plugged #6 Fuel Injector – Dirty #6 Fuel Injector
Solutions – Clean Fuel Injector #6 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #6 – Replaced Fuel Injector