OBD Code P0272

Cylinder 4 Contribution/Balance

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0272 Definition:
Code P0272 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #4 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the PCM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of P0272
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0272
– Fuel Injector #4 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #4 Connector – Plugged #4 Fuel Injector – Dirty #4 Fuel Injector

Possible Solutions

– Clean Fuel Injector #4 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #4 – Replaced Fuel Injector