P0281

Cylinder 7 Contribution/Balance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Engine troubles
Power Loss
Increased fuel consumption
Unstable idle

Causes

Spark plug fault
Problems with the fuel injector
Low compression in cylinder 7
Ignition coil malfunction
Cylinder 7 wiring harness problems

How to Fix

Check the spark plug of cylinder 7
Check the operation of the fuel injector
Measure compression in cylinder 7
Check ignition coil and wiring harness
Conduct diagnostics of the ECU to ensure correct operation

Related codes

P0307 P0172 P0175 P0207