P0296

Cylinder 12 Contribution/Balance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

Uneven engine operation
Power reduction
Increased fuel consumption
Vibrations at idle

Causes

Fuel injector malfunction
Problems with the ignition system (plugs, coils)
Low cylinder compression
Valve contamination or damage
Problems with fuel supply (fuel pump, filter)

How to Fix

Check the condition of the spark plugs and coils
Diagnose the fuel injector of cylinder 12
Measure the compression in the cylinder
Check the tightness of the intake tract
Analyze scanner data in real time

Related codes

P0300 P0301 P0302 P0171 P0172