OBD Guide

P0260

Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light

Causes

  • Wear of the injection pump cam shaft
  • Damage to the pump rotor
  • Injector malfunction
  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • Low fuel quality
  • Fuel system contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring harness and contacts
  2. Test sensors in the control circuit
  3. Check fuel pressure
  4. Diagnose mechanical components of fuel injection pump
  5. If necessary, replace the fuel injection pump or its components
  6. Clean the fuel system if it is dirty

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