P0284 VOLKSWAGEN Cylinder 8 Contribution Balance

Possible causes
– Dirty Fuel Injector 8
– Faulty Fuel Injector 8
– Plugged Fuel Injector 8
– Fuel injector 8 harness is open or shorted
– Fuel injector 8 circuit poor electrical connection
Tech notes
Clogged or partially clogged fuel injector can cause this code. Start by performing an injector flush before replacing the injector.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine Misfire
– Engine Run Rough
– Low MPG
P0284 VOLKSWAGEN Description
Code P0284 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder 8 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the ECM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.