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

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

Related codes

P0309 P0171 P0172 P0209 P0300