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P0279 Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Low

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainFuelOBD2

What P0279 means

P0279
Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Low Generic · fuel Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Cylinder 7 Injector circuit stayed below the expected operating range.

Symptoms

  • MIL illuminated
  • Possible rough running or misfire
  • Possible increased fuel consumption

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to earth
  • injector
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Read fuel trim / mixture adaptation values
  • Check injector circuits and compare cylinder balance
  • Check fuel pressure
  • Inspect for intake or exhaust leaks

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0279

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

279

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0279

What does P0279 mean?

Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Low. The control module detected that the signal in the Cylinder 7 Injector circuit stayed below the expected operating range.

Is P0279 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0279 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0279 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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