P0293
Powertrain Codes
P0293 - VOLKSWAGEN - Cylinder 11 Contribution Balance
Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Engine Misfire
- Engine Run Rough
- Low MPG
Possible Causes
- Fuel injector 11 harness is open or shorted
- Fuel injector 11 Circuit poor electrical connection
- Plugged Fuel Injector 11
- Dirty Fuel Injector 11
- Faulty Fuel Injector 11
Tech Notes
Clogged or partially clogged fuel injector can cause this code. Start by performing an injector flush before replacing the injector.
Description
Code P0293 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder 11 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the ECM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.