OBD Codes List

Diagnostic reference · P026C

P026C

Fuel Injection Quantity A Lower Than Expected

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

What it means

P026C means Fuel Injection Quantity A Lower Than Expected.

Check these first

  • Clogged or dirty fuel injectors
  • A weak fuel pump not holding pressure
  • A restricted fuel filter
  • A faulty fuel pressure sensor
  • A vacuum or intake leak

What to do next

  1. Check fuel pressure and flow against spec
  2. Inspect the fuel filter and lines for a restriction
  3. Run an injector balance test for a weak cylinder
  4. Compare fuel pressure sensor readings to a gauge
  5. Replace the fuel pressure sensor if it reads off
  6. Clear the code and retest

Look up another code

Enter a full code or a symptom. Press / to search. How to read a code

Type a code above, or start from a symptom or a common code.

Updated

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