P2291
Injector Control Pressure Too Low - Engine Cranking
What it means
P2291 means Injector Control Pressure Too Low - Engine Cranking.
Where it lives
For P2291, the part to look at first is the injector named here.
Check these first
- A weak fuel pump that cannot build pressure during cranking
- Air in the fuel system
- A clogged fuel filter
- A failed injector control pressure sensor
What to do next
- Read injector control pressure while cranking on a scan tool
- Verify cranking rail pressure with a gauge
- Bleed air from the fuel system
- Replace the fuel filter if restricted
- Test the fuel pump for low output during cranking
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.