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What is code P0272?

What is code P0272?

What the P0272 code means. This code means that the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) has identified that the reference voltage in cylinder #4’s fuel injector is out of range. If a fuel injector is not getting the power it needs, that means that its corresponding cylinder isn’t being given the fuel it needs either.

What are the symptoms of a p0272 cylinder?

The symptoms displayed for a P0272 code may include: 1 Check engine light on and code P0272 set 2 Reduced power and acceleration 3 Rough idle 4 Drop in fuel economy

When do you set the fault code p0272?

When one or more cylinders are contributing less power than the rest of the cylinders, the fault code P0272 is set.

What is the fault code for a cylinder?

The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the power output from each cylinder by comparing the acceleration or increase in speed of the crankshaft during the power stroke of each cylinder. When one or more cylinders are contributing less power than the rest of the cylinders, the fault code P0272 is set.

What is the diagnostic code for OBD 2?

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles. Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model. The OBD II trouble code P0272 is described as a cylinder number 4 contribution/balance.

The symptoms displayed for a P0272 code may include: 1 Check engine light on and code P0272 set 2 Reduced power and acceleration 3 Rough idle 4 Drop in fuel economy

When one or more cylinders are contributing less power than the rest of the cylinders, the fault code P0272 is set.

The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the power output from each cylinder by comparing the acceleration or increase in speed of the crankshaft during the power stroke of each cylinder. When one or more cylinders are contributing less power than the rest of the cylinders, the fault code P0272 is set.

This diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD-II equipped vehicles. Although generic, the specific repair steps may vary depending on make/model. The OBD II trouble code P0272 is described as a cylinder number 4 contribution/balance.

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