P0284

P0284 OBD Code Definition:
P0284 Cylinder 8 Contribution Balance
P0284 OBD Code Description:

OBD Code P0284

Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0284 Definition:
Code P0284 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #8 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the PCM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of P0284
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0284
– Fuel Injector #8 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #8 Connector – Plugged #8 Fuel Injector – Dirty #8 Fuel Injector

Possible Solutions

– Clean Fuel Injector #8 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #8 – Replaced Fuel Injector

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