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P0281 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for April 2023

Cylinder 7 Balance System Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0281
Help Request Posted
2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0L Hesitation VIN: 1FTWW33P56
P0281: Cylinder 7 Balance / Contribution. ... saw 30 lbs of boost on the gauge when this happened but we cant hardly get it off the lot. The hoses are all attached- nothing blown off. Checked codes, found P0281 (Cylinder 7 contribution/balance fault) P0299 - Turbocharger Under Boost. Pulled EGR to...
April 18, 2023