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PowertrainP1208

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder #8 Injector Circ Open/Shorted

22 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1208No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP1208rail pressure control offset out of limit - offset low BrandPowertrain
BYDP1208Vacuum leakage BrandPowertrain
CheryP1208Fault response monitoring fault BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP1208No description available Powertrain
DaewooP1208Cylinder #8 Injector Circ Open/Shorted BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1208No description available Powertrain
DFFXP1208transmission chain status input stuck to low voltage BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1208Fuel injection pre-heating current feedback circuit voltage low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1208Ayar direnci BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1208Fuel Injector for Cylinder 8 (N86): Electrical Malfunction BrandPowertrain
GMP1208Cylinder #8 Injector Circ Open/Shorted BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1208Rail pressure error BrandPowertrain
HondaP1208No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1208No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1208No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1208Cylinder 8 injector - circuit open/shorted BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1208No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP1208No description available Powertrain
SaabP1208Cylinder #8 Injector Circ Open/Shorted BrandPowertrain
SubaruP1208No description available Powertrain
TataP1208High DPF Pressure BrandPowertrain

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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1208 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP120801Accelerator pedal 1 power supply circuit error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP120869No description available Powertrain
PeugeotP120888No description available Powertrain

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