PowertrainP0208
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8
Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.
2Common causes
- Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
- Vacuum or intake air leak
- Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
- Faulty fuel injector
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
3Can I drive?
Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, stop safely and get professional help.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 37
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0208 | Cijev 8 injektor 'A' krug Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0208 | Injector 8 control circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0208 | Injector circuit-cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0208 | Cylinder 8 Injector Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0208 | Fuel Injector 8 Circuit/Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0208 | No.8 injector system Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0208 | Injector 8 control circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0208 | No.8 injector system Brand | Powertrain |
| Renault | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0208 | Injector 8 Control Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0208 | Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8 SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0208 | Injector Circuit / Open - Cylinder8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0208 | Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder 8 Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0208 | Cylinder 8 injector 'A' circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0208 | Injector: cylinder 8 (N86): circuit malfunction; Short to plus Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 8
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0208 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P020800 | Der Kraftstoffinjektor (Zylinder 8) hat einen elektrischen Fehler oder Unterbrechung. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020801 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is a general electrical fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020811 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is a short circuit to ground. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020813 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is an open circuit. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020819 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The limit value for current has been exceeded. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P02081F | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is a sporadic fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020849 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. There is an internal electrical fault. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P020892 | The fuel injector (cylinder 8) has an electrical fault or an open circuit. The function or the instruction is faulty. Brand | Powertrain |
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