OBD Guide

P28B3

Cylinder 9 Ion Current Sense Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Ion current sensor malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control module malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Check the resistance of the ion current sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring
  5. Reset the code and check if the error is returned

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