OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0260 Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Performance
The injector drive circuit for cylinder 1 does not respond as expected. Pulse width or current feedback differs from the commanded value, indicating a wiring, driver or solenoid problem.
Is it safe to drive with P0260?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyInjector winding open or shorted
- PossibleWiring or connector damaged
- Less likelyECM injector driver damaged
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Injector, Injector Wiring, Ecm
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.