P0269 Code - Cylinder 3 Contribution/Balance Fault

What Does P0269 Mean?

P0269 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code which indicates that the engine control module (ECM) detected the cylinder number 3 having low contribution to the running of the engine; low power. The crankshaft sensor sees no crankshaft acceleration for the number 3 cylinder when it is supposed to fire.

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What are the common causes of P0269 ?

Depending on year, make, and model, DTC P0269 may have number of causes. Here are some of the most common.

• Dirty Fuel Injectors – This is the number one cause of cylinder balance issues. This can be caused by dirty fuel, poor onboard fuel filtering, or carbon deposits. In some models, biodiesel has been blamed, perhaps for its low detergent qualities. Intensive fuel injector cleaning may solve the problem, but sometimes injector replacement is recommended.
• Improper Replacement – Some have gone forward with injector replacement, only to find it doesn’t solve the problem. If diesel fuel injectors are replaced, they must be run through a “learning procedure,” which enables the ECM and injector driver to learn the individual injector’s characteristics.
• Mechanical Problems – Anything that affects cylinder function, such as burnt valves, worn rings, or leaking head gasket, can affect power output of one or more cylinders, without necessarily causing a misfire.

How do you troubleshoot P0269 ?

Deactivation of cylinders is achieved by releasing a synchroniser pin that normally interlocks the cam follower and rocker arms. P0269 code resolves the synchroniser pin is released using hydraulic pressure which is controlled by a dedicated solenoid.

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