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P1226 Chevrolet Code - Injector 2 Output Circuit

Quick Answer

The Engine Control Module (ECM) enables the appropriate fuel injector on the compression stroke for each cylinder. Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injector 2, Fuel Injector 2 harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injector 2 circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1226 Chevrolet indicates Injector 2 Output Circuit.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injector 2, Fuel Injector 2 harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injector 2 circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 6,222

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Code P1226 Chevrolet Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) enables the appropriate fuel injector on the compression stroke for each cylinder. The ECM controls the Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. The ECM monitors the state of the driver. If the ECM detects an incorrect voltage for the commanded state of an injector driver, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1223, P1226, P1229, P1232, P1235, P1238, P1241, or P1244 will set.

OBDII Code P1226 Chevrolet - Injector 2 Output Circuit - AutoCodes.com — P1226 Chevrolet Code - Injector 2 Output Circuit

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1226 Chevrolet?

Faulty Fuel Injector 2
Fuel Injector 2 harness is open or shorted
Fuel Injector 2 circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM)
Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

How to Fix the DTC P1226 Chevrolet?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

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Code Tech Notes

If only 1 fuel injector Control circuit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set, an open circuit or poor connection is the most likely cause. If groups of 4 fuel injector Control circuit DTCs are set, suspect a short to ground. Cylinder groups are 2, 3, 5, 8 or 1, 4, 6, 7. More than 4 fuel injector Control circuit DTCs set indicate short to voltage on fuel injector Control circuit is the most likely cause.

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Chevrolet models:

2004 Chevrolet Kodiak
2005 Chevrolet Kodiak
2004 Chevrolet Silverado
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
2004-2005 Chevrolet Kodiak, Silverado Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P1226

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1226 Chevrolet code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.