What does code P2288 mean?

Q: What does code P2288 mean?

Injector Control Pressure Too High. P2288 indicates that the engine control module has detected an injector control pressure that is higher than the expected value for the current operating conditions. This code is most commonly associated with diesel engines that use a high-pressure oil system to actuate the fuel injectors, where the control pressure sensor reports an over-pressure condition to the computer.

DTC codes / P22xx · Fuel and air metering (injector circuits) / P2288

P2288Injector Control Pressure Too High

P2288 indicates that the engine control module has detected an injector control pressure that is higher than the expected value for the current operating conditions. This code is most commonly associated with diesel engines that use a high-pressure oil system to actuate the fuel injectors, where the control pressure sensor reports an over-pressure condition to the computer.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyProfessional

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.