OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2269 Water in Fuel Condition - Sensor A
The water-in-fuel sensor at fuel filter A has detected water above the warning threshold. The fuel filter must be drained; running the engine on water-contaminated diesel can damage the high-pressure pump and injectors.
Is it safe to drive with P2269?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCondensate accumulated in filter — drain required
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–0.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Water In Fuel Sensor, Fuel Filter
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.