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Diagnostic reference · P0268

P0268

Cylinder 3 Injector A Circuit High

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0268 means Cylinder 3 Injector A Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0268, the circuit described runs through the injector. The description of P0268 puts it on cylinder 3.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage in the injector 3 control wire
  • High resistance in the injector 3 circuit
  • A faulty cylinder 3 fuel injector
  • Corrosion in the injector 3 connector
  • A failed injector driver in the PCM

What to do next

  1. Ohm test injector 3 and compare to the other injectors
  2. Backprobe the injector 3 control wire for a pulse with a noid light
  3. Inspect the injector 3 wiring for a short to voltage
  4. Check for corrosion in the injector 3 connector
  5. Test the PCM injector driver if the wiring and injector are good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.