OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0281 Dodge

Cylinder 7 Contribution/Balance

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0281 Dodge definition:
Code P0281 Dodge is triggered when the Power Train Control Module (PCM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder #7 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 OBD code P0281 Dodge
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0281 Dodge
– Fuel Injector #7 – Faulty or Corroded Fuel Injector #7 Connector – Plugged #7 Fuel Injector – Dirty #7 Fuel Injector

Possible Solutions

– Clean Fuel Injector #7 Connector – Clean Fuel Injector #7 – Replaced Fuel Injector