OBD Code P0296

Cylinder 12 Contribution/Balance

What’s mean?

OBD2 Code P0296 Definition:
Code P0296 is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #12 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 P0296
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Possible Causes

Possible causes of P0296
– Fuel Injector #12 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #12 Connector – Plugged #12 Fuel Injector – Dirty #12 Fuel Injector

Possible Solutions

– Clean Fuel Injector #12 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #12 – Replaced Fuel Injector