OBD Guide

P28B8

Cylinder 11 Ion Current Sense Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Spark plug fault
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the ion current circuit
  2. Inspect the spark plug and replace if necessary
  3. Check the condition of the wiring harness
  4. Check contacts and connections
  5. If necessary, replace the engine control unit

Related codes

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