OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0259 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B High (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B High (Cam/Rotor/Injector): the control module has detected this fault condition. This affects fueling of the associated cylinders.
Is it safe to drive with P0259?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyWiring shorted to battery
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–10 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Metering Actuator B, Actuator Wiring
Related codes
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- P025AFuel Pump Module A Control Circuit/Open
- P025BFuel Pump Module A Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P025CFuel Pump Module A Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.