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P0284 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for January 2020

Cylinder 8 Balance System Malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P0284
Help Request Posted
1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 7.3L No Start VIN: 1FTWW32F0X
P0284: Cylinder 8 Balance / Contribution. ... not rev above 2K. Lot of white smoke when reved. High pressure oil at 485 at idle, would go to 1400 when reved. No check engine codes. Did a KOER, no codes. Did a KOEO, no codes. Buzz test, passed. Cylinder contribution test, P0284 Cylinder 8 contribu...
January 22, 2020