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Diagnostic reference · P28B3

P28B3

Cylinder 9 Ion Current Sense Circuit High

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

What it means

P28B3 means Cylinder 9 Ion Current Sense Circuit High.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage on the cylinder 9 ion current sense circuit
  • An open ground on the cylinder 9 ion sense return
  • A faulty cylinder 9 ignition coil driving the signal high
  • Corrosion in the cylinder 9 coil connector
  • An ion sense module fault on the cylinder 9 input

What to do next

  1. Read cylinder 9 ion current data on a scan tool
  2. Swap the cylinder 9 ignition coil to a known good cylinder
  3. Test the cylinder 9 ion sense wiring for a short to voltage
  4. Check the cylinder 9 coil connector and ground
  5. Replace the cylinder 9 coil or ion sense module if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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