OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P28BE Cylinder 12 Ion Current Sense Circuit Low
Ion current from cylinder 12 is below the expected window. Spark plug fouled, signal wire shorted to ground, or sensing path interrupted.
Is it safe to drive with P28BE?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySpark plug fouled with carbon or oil
- PossibleSense wire shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Spark Plug Cyl 12, Ignition Coil Cyl 12, Ion Sense Module
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.