OBD Guide

P026C

Fuel Injection Quantity A Lower Than Expected

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The engine is running erratically
  • Misfires
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • The Check Engine light comes on on the dashboard

Causes

  • Fuel injector clogged
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems with the injector wiring harness
  • Engine ECU malfunction
  • Fuel filter dirty

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel pressure in the system
  2. Clean or replace fuel injectors
  3. Check the injector wiring harness for open or short circuit.
  4. Replace the fuel filter
  5. Check the operation of the fuel pump
  6. If necessary, replace the engine ECU

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