What does code P2286 mean?

Q: What does code P2286 mean?

Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit High. P2286 means the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected a voltage signal from the injector control pressure sensor that is higher than the expected range for the current operating conditions. The sensor monitors fuel rail pressure on the high-pressure side of the injection system, and an abnormally high signal tells the PCM that the pressure reading is implausible or the circuit is shorted to voltage.

DTC codes / P22xx · Fuel and air metering (injector circuits) / P2286

P2286Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit High

P2286 means the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected a voltage signal from the injector control pressure sensor that is higher than the expected range for the current operating conditions. The sensor monitors fuel rail pressure on the high-pressure side of the injection system, and an abnormally high signal tells the PCM that the pressure reading is implausible or the circuit is shorted to voltage.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaFuel and air metering (injector circuits)

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.