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P0278-00Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance
P0278-00Cylinder 6 Contribution/balance
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29Original wording in English
RAM
SA Market Only - Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0088-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1.** ● P0263-00 - Cylinder 1 Contribut…
RAM
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. SA Market Only - Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0263-00 - Cylinder 1 Contribution/Bal…
RAM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0088-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1. ● P208B-00 - Reductant Pump 1 Control Performance.** ● P2540-…
RAM
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0088-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too High - Bank 1.** ● P20CF-00 - Exhaust After treatment Fuel Injector "A" Stuc…
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75A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | EXPRESS ↗ | 2016 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 1500 ↗ | 2019 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 1500 ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 1500 ↗ | 2016 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 2500 ↗ | 2018 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 2500 ↗ | 2017 |
| Chevrolet | SILVERADO 3500 ↗ | 2017 |
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Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance Fault
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