Mazda P0281 Cylinder 7 Contribution Balance

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0281 Mazda

Cylinder 7 Contribution/Balance

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0281 Mazda definition:
Code P0281 Mazda 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 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine Misfire – Engine Run Rough – Low MPG

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0281 Mazda
– 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

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mazda:

2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda CX-9,2013 Mazda CX-5,2013 Mazda 6,2013 Mazda 5,2013 Mazda 3,2012 Mazda CX-5,2012 Mazda BT-50,2012 Mazda 3,2011 Mazda 6,2011 Mazda 5,2011 Mazda 2,2010 Mazda CX-7,2010 Mazda 3,2009 Mazda RX-8,2009 Mazda MX-5,2009 Mazda CX9,2009 Mazda 6,2009 Mazda 2,2008 Mazda MX-5,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 5,2008 Mazda 2,2007 Mazda CX-9,2007 Mazda CX-7,2006 Mazda MX5,2006 Mazda 6,2006 Mazda 3,2005 Mazda Atenza,2005 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda MPV,2004 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda 5,2004 Mazda 3,2003 Mazda RX-8

 

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