OBD Guide

P231D

Cylinder 10 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance - Adjustment At Limit During Balance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Dirty or faulty fuel injectors of cylinder 10
  • Vacuum leak in the area of cylinder 10
  • Problems with the ignition coil or spark plug in cylinder 10
  • Low compression in cylinder 10
  • Oxygen sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injectors, especially cylinder 10
  2. Carry out diagnostics of the ignition system of cylinder 10
  3. Check the intake manifold for leaks
  4. Measure compression in cylinder 10
  5. Check the operation of oxygen sensors

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