P0296
Powertrain Codes
P0296 - VOLKSWAGEN - Cylinder 12 Contribution Balance
Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Engine Misfire
- Engine Run Rough
- Low MPG
Possible Causes
- Fuel injector 12 harness is open or shorted
- Fuel injector 12 Circuit poor electrical connection
- Plugged Fuel Injector 12
- Dirty Fuel Injector 12
- Faulty Fuel Injector 12
Tech Notes
Clogged or partially clogged fuel injector can cause this code. Start by performing an injector flush before replacing the injector.
Description
Code P0296 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder 12 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the ECM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.