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P28B1

Cylinder 9 Ion Current Sense Circuit Range/Performance

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P28B1 means Cylinder 9 Ion Current Sense Circuit Range/Performance.

Check these first

  • An erratic cylinder 9 ion sense signal from a failing coil
  • Intermittent chafing in the cylinder 9 ion current sense wiring
  • A loose cylinder 9 coil connector
  • A spark plug gap or heat range wrong for cylinder 9
  • A drifting ion sense module on the cylinder 9 channel

What to do next

  1. Read cylinder 9 ion current data on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the cylinder 9 spark plug, coil and boot
  3. Wiggle test the cylinder 9 ion sense wiring for an intermittent
  4. Reseat the cylinder 9 coil connector
  5. Replace the cylinder 9 coil or ion sense module if the signal stays erratic
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.