P2288
Injector Control Pressure Too High
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
- Read injector control pressure on a scan tool
- Verify rail pressure with a mechanical gauge
- Inspect the fuel return line for a kink or clog
- Test the fuel pressure regulator for a stuck closed position
- Replace the fuel pressure regulator if pressure stays high
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.