P0290

P0290 OBD Code Definition:
P0290 Cylinder 10 Contribution Balance
P0290 OBD Code Description:

OBD Code P0290

Cylinder 10 Contribution/Balance

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0290 Definition:
Code P0290 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #10 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 P0290
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0290
– Fuel Injector #10 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #10 Connector – Plugged #10 Fuel Injector – Dirty #10 Fuel Injector

Possible Solutions

– Clean Fuel Injector #10 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #10 – Replaced Fuel Injector

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