PowertrainP0274

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High

34 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

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?

Caution · drive with care

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 34

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0274	Short circuit to positive Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0274	Injector Valve 5 Voltage High Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0274	Silinder 4 panus/tasakaal Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0274	DTC Check -1C Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0274	No.5 injector system Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0274	No.5 injector system Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector A Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0274	Injector 5 Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0274	Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0274	Fuel injector #5 (N83): short to plus; Short to ground 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0274 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P027400	No.5 injector - short circuit to B+ Brand	Powertrain

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