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

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.