Chrysler 26 Injector Peak Current Not Reached
How to read it
Code 26 reads as 2 flashes, pause, 6 flashes on the check-engine light. Cycle the ignition key on, off, on, off, then leave it on with the engine off, and count the flashes on the power loss or check-engine light.
New to flash codes? The How to Read Chrysler OBD-I Codes with the Key Cycle walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does Chrysler code 26 mean?
Injector Peak Current Not Reached
Common causes of 26
- High resistance in an injector coil or its connector
- Open or corroded injector wiring on the flagged injector
- Failed fuel injector not drawing peak current
- Low battery or supply voltage during injector firing
- Faulty injector driver inside the controller
How to fix 26
- Note which injector circuit the code names and check that injector first
- Measure injector coil resistance against specification
- Inspect injector wiring and connectors for opens and corrosion
- Check supply voltage at the injectors with the engine cranking
- Test the controller driver only after injectors and wiring test good
- Clear the code and retest after repair
Source
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- Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page
live reference page (troublecodes.net)
Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning
Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.
https://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/84-95tbi/
- Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page
live reference page (troublecodes.net)
Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning
Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.
https://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/85-95_22-25/
Last updated 2026-10-10.
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