P0028: The intake valve control solenoid (bank 2) gives readings outside the normal
The intake valve control solenoid (bank 2) gives readings outside the normal range. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P0028 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P00xx, Air, fuel and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0028 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0028 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0024 The exhaust
- P0025 The exhaust, right or rear camshaft timing on bank 2 is too retarded
- P0026 The intake valve control solenoid (bank 1) gives readings outside the normal
- P0027 The exhaust variable timing solenoid is not working within its range
- P0029 The exhaust variable timing solenoid of the second bank is not working within
- P002A Open circuit in the variable profile control of camshaft B (variable valve lift)
- P002B The exhaust camshaft profile control B circuit on bank 1 reads low
- P002C The exhaust camshaft profile control B circuit on bank 1 reads high
- P0010 Camshaft A actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
- P0011 Camshaft A timing over-advanced (bank 1)
- P0012 Camshaft A timing over-retarded (bank 1)
- P0013 Camshaft B actuator control: open circuit (bank 1)
What does code P0028 mean?
The intake valve control solenoid (bank 2) gives readings outside the normal range. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P0028?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0028 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
