OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P268C Cylinder 1 Injector Data Incompatible

The flow calibration data programmed for cylinder 1 injector does not match the format expected by the controller software. Calibration was applied for the wrong injector type or family.

Is it safe to drive with P268C?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyReplacement injector has different part number than software expects
  • PossibleCalibration code format does not match controller version

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.5–3 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Fuel Injector Cyl1, Control Module

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