What it means
The learned offset for fuel injector B on cylinder 8 has reached its minimum limit. The code alone does not establish whether injector flow is above or below nominal.
At a glance
- Usually lights the check-engine light
- Affects emissions; the car can fail an emissions test
How it works
The engine control module learns a correction for injector B serving cylinder 8 to account for how much fuel that injector delivers. This code sets when the learned correction reaches its minimum allowed limit; it does not by itself prove whether fuel delivery is too high or too low.
Common causes
Most likely first.
- Injector partially clogged - reduced flow
- Local rail pressure drift on this injector
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Misfire or rough idle on the affected cylinder
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible fuel smell or smoke from exhaust
How to diagnose it
- Check freeze-frame data and live misfire or cylinder-balance data to confirm the fault is associated with cylinder 8.
- Inspect injector B's connector and wiring at cylinder 8 for loose pins, corrosion, chafing, or heat damage.
- Compare commanded and actual fuel-rail pressure under the conditions in the freeze frame to look for pressure drift affecting that injector.
- Check cylinder 8's injector operation and contribution using the vehicle's supported scan-tool tests.
- If the fault remains localized to injector B on cylinder 8, have its flow and leakage checked using the manufacturer's procedure and specification.
Common fixes
- Repair a loose, corroded, or damaged cylinder 8 injector B connector or wiring.
- Address a fuel-rail pressure control problem if measured pressure is outside the manufacturer's specification.
- Clean or replace injector B on cylinder 8 if testing confirms restricted flow.
- Clear the code and verify cylinder 8 operation and injector learning after the repair.
Can I keep driving?
If the engine runs smoothly and the warning light is steady, limit driving and arrange diagnosis soon because a cylinder 8 fueling fault can raise emissions and fuel use. Stop driving if the light flashes, the engine misfires badly, or you notice a strong fuel smell or exhaust smoke; continued operation can damage the catalytic converter.
A code shows where the control module detected a fault, not always which part failed. Check the causes in order and confirm with a test before replacing parts. Have several codes? Check them together
This is a generic code: it means the same on every make. The car’s maker may add more detail in its own service information.