OBD Guide

P0287

Cylinder 9 Contribution/Balance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine vibration
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable idle
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Dirty or damaged fuel injectors
  • Spark plug fault
  • Problems with the ignition coil
  • Low cylinder compression
  • Vacuum leak
  • Problems with the engine control system (ECU)
  • CKP sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check spark plugs and replace if necessary
  2. Check the ignition coil of cylinder 9
  3. Clean or replace fuel injector
  4. Check compression in cylinder
  5. Diagnose possible vacuum leaks
  6. Scan the ECU for other errors
  7. If necessary, check the CKP sensor

Related codes

Error P0287 by Vehicle Brand