DTC P0263, P0266, P0269, or P0272
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0263 11: Cylinder 1 Balance System High Input
DTC P0263 12: Cylinder 1 Balance System Low Input
DTC P0266 11: Cylinder 2 Balance System High Input
DTC P0266 12: Cylinder 2 Balance System High Input
DTC P0269 11: Cylinder 3 Balance System High Input
DTC P0269 12: Cylinder 3 Balance System Low Input
DTC P0272 11: Cylinder 4 Balance System High Input
DTC P0272 12: Cylinder 4 Balance System Low Input
Circuit/System Description
The ECM has the ability to increase and decrease the amount of fuel to each cylinder to provide smooth idle operation. The ECM monitors the amount of fuel required to balance each cylinder.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects the amount of fuel necessary to balance the system is above or below a calibrated amount.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P0263, P0266, P0269, and P0272 are type C DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P0263, P0266, P0269, and P0272 are type C DTCs.
Diagnostic Aids
• | Operating the vehicle over a wide temperature range may help isolate the fuel injector that is causing the condition. |
• | Perform the fuel injector coil test within the conditions of the customers concern. A fuel injector condition may only be apparent at a certain temperature, or under certain conditions. |
Reference Information
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify no other DTCs are set.
- Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0263, P0266, P0269, and P0272 should not set.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, inspect for the following:
• | Engine mechanical condition |
• | Kinked or bent injection lines |
• | Injection nozzle malfunctioning |
⇒ | If a condition is found, repair as necessary. |
- If all components test normal, replace the fuel injection pump.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Fuel Injection Pump Replacement
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