DTC P0278 - Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance
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P0278 - CYLINDER 6 CONTRIBUTION/BALANCE
| Description: | The PCM monitors the crankshaft speed and acceleration for each cylinder event. This DTC sets when the acceleration rate of the crankshaft is greater than or less than the calibrated value. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Carry out the power balance test to verify cylinders contribution. Disregard any DTCs set as a result of the power balance test. Single or inconsistent non-contributing power cylinder traces may be caused by a natural variation in a crankshaft speed and should be ignored. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST M . | ||