P0293 Cylinder 11 Contribution/Balance Fault

P0293 points to a cylinder 11 contribution or balance fault. Cylinder 11 is not matching expected power contribution.

Code details

Generic OBD-II · P0

System: Injector
Code type: Generic (SAE / ISO controlled)
Standard: SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not replace injector 11 until contribution data is compared with compression and control checks.

Symptoms of P0293

Check-engine light, often with a misfire feel from one cylinder.
Rough idle, hesitation, or a slight loss of power.
Higher fuel use, or in some cases a fuel smell.

Common causes of P0293

A stuck, leaking, clogged, or electrically failed injector.
Injector wiring, connector, or driver-circuit faults.
Low fuel pressure or contamination affecting injector behaviour.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Compare cylinder 11 contribution, misfire counters, injector balance, compression, fuel pressure, and ignition or glow data where applicable.
Inspect injector operation, injector command, wiring, compression, air leaks, exhaust restrictions, and fuel quality.
Check whether the imbalance is idle-only, load-dependent, cold, hot, or paired with cylinder 11 circuit or misfire codes.

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby injector entries can help compare wording and pin down the fault area.