P0284

Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance Fault

DTC P0284, sometimes indicated as P028400 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing cylinder 8 contribution/balance fault.

The P0284 code means that there is a problem with the cylinder 8 contribution or balance. This could be caused by a number of things, including a bad coil pack, a problem with the spark plugs, or a problem with the wiring.
If you have a P0284 code, the best thing to do is to take your car to a mechanic and have them take a look at it. They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it.

P0284: Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance Fault
P0284: Cylinder 8 Contribution/Balance
P0284: Cylinder 8 Contribution Balance Fault
P0284: Cylinder 8 – contribution/balance fault
P0284 00: Cylinder malfunction 7
P0284 00: Cylinder 8 - contribution/balance fault

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

16-0064 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD: Some 2011-2016 f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type noise at idle, illuminated mil with one or more of the following dtcs: P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278, P0281, P0284,