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Diagnostic reference · P23F8

P23F8

Cylinder 7 Injector B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

System
Ignition and misfire (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Ignition

What it means

P23F8 means Cylinder 7 Injector B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance.

Where it lives

For P23F8, start at the injector the description names. The description of P23F8 puts it on cylinder 7.

Check these first

  • Clogged injector B spray pattern on cylinder 7
  • Faulty fuel pressure regulator cutting pressure
  • Contaminated or stale fuel reaching cylinder 7
  • Cracked injector B body or bad seal on cylinder 7

What to do next

  1. Log cylinder 7 misfire counts and fuel trims
  2. Test fuel pressure and regulator operation
  3. Swap cylinder 7 injector B with a known-good unit
  4. Inspect the cylinder 7 injector B seal and body for leaks
  5. Replace cylinder 7 injector B if flow is off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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