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Diagnostic reference · P2288

P2288

Injector Control Pressure Too High

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

What it means

P2288 means Injector Control Pressure Too High.

Where it lives

For P2288, start at the injector the description names.

Check these first

  • A stuck or failed fuel pressure regulator
  • A clogged fuel return line raising rail pressure
  • A failed injector control pressure sensor reading high
  • A restriction in the fuel return path

What to do next

  1. Read injector control pressure on a scan tool
  2. Verify rail pressure with a mechanical gauge
  3. Inspect the fuel return line for a kink or clog
  4. Test the fuel pressure regulator for a stuck closed position
  5. Replace the fuel pressure regulator if pressure stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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