OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P226A Water in Fuel Lamp Control Circuit
A general electrical fault on the drive line for the dashboard water-in-fuel warning lamp.
Is it safe to drive with P226A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyLamp drive failed
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Water In Fuel Indicator
Related codes
- P2267Water in Fuel Sensor A Circuit High
- P2268Water in Fuel Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
- P2269Water in Fuel Condition - Sensor A
- P226BTurbocharger/Supercharger A Boost Pressure Too High - Mechanical
- P226CTurbocharger Boost Control A Slow Response
- P226DParticulate Filter Deteriorated/Missing Substrate (Bank 1)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.