OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P2B1E

Cylinder 8 Injection Pulse Offset Not Learned

The ECM has not yet learned the per-cylinder injection pulse offset for cylinder 8. Combustion equalisation between cylinders cannot be applied until adaptation completes.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberB / 1E

Possible causes

  • Adaptation lost after battery disconnect or ECM reset high
  • Injector replaced without learn procedure medium

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: medium
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 50–1500 €
  • Estimated time: 0.3–6 h
  • Component: fuel injector cyl 8
  • Component: ecm
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant
  • drive cycle required

Sources

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication