What does code P1208 mean?

Q: What does code P1208 mean?

Cylinder 8 Fuel Injector Circuit Electrical Malfunction. P1208 on a Volkswagen means the engine control module (ECM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit that operates the fuel injector for cylinder 8. The ECM monitors the injector driver circuit for open circuits, short circuits to ground or power, and abnormal current flow, and it sets this code when the electrical signature falls outside the expected range.

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P1208 · VolkswagenCylinder 8 Fuel Injector Circuit Electrical Malfunction

P1208 on a Volkswagen means the engine control module (ECM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit that operates the fuel injector for cylinder 8. The ECM monitors the injector driver circuit for open circuits, short circuits to ground or power, and abnormal current flow, and it sets this code when the electrical signature falls outside the expected range.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeVolkswagen specific

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaFuel and air metering (injector circuits)

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