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Diagnostic reference · P029C

P029C

Cylinder 1 - Injector Restricted

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

What it means

P029C means Cylinder 1 - Injector Restricted.

Where it lives

For P029C, the part to look at first is the injector named here. The description of P029C puts it on cylinder 1.

Check these first

  • A clogged or dirty cylinder 1 fuel injector
  • Low fuel pressure from a weak pump
  • A clogged fuel filter
  • Corrosion in the injector 1 connector
  • An injector 1 stuck partly open or closed

What to do next

  1. Run an injector balance test on cylinder 1
  2. Check fuel pressure and replace a clogged filter
  3. Inspect the injector 1 connector and wiring for corrosion
  4. Run a fuel injector cleaner through the system
  5. Replace injector 1 if the spray pattern is poor
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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