OBD-I Codes List

Chrysler 26 Injector Peak Current Not Reached

Make
Chrysler (1983-1995)
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering
Severity
Check Engine Light

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.

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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

  1. Note which injector circuit the code names and check that injector first
  2. Measure injector coil resistance against specification
  3. Inspect injector wiring and connectors for opens and corrosion
  4. Check supply voltage at the injectors with the engine cranking
  5. Test the controller driver only after injectors and wiring test good
  6. Clear the code and retest after repair

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Last updated 2026-10-10.

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