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Diagnostic reference · P268E

P268E

Cylinder 3 Injector Data Incompatible

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P268E means Cylinder 3 Injector Data Incompatible.

Where it lives

For P268E, the part to look at first is the injector named here. The description of P268E puts it on cylinder 3.

Check these first

  • A cylinder 3 fuel injector calibration code that does not match the installed injector
  • A replaced cylinder 3 fuel injector without programming the new calibration
  • Incorrect injector data entered for cylinder 3
  • A communication fault between the control module and cylinder 3 injector

What to do next

  1. Read the stored injector data for cylinder 3 on a scan tool
  2. Compare the stored cylinder 3 injector data to the injector code
  3. Reprogram the cylinder 3 injector calibration
  4. Check the cylinder 3 injector connector and wiring
  5. Replace the cylinder 3 injector if it does not accept its data
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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