P2690 OBD-II: Cylinder 5 Injector Data Incompatible

P2690 Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P2690 yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2690?

Fuel Injectors have calibration numbers printed on the side of them. Any time an injector is replaced, this number must be entered into the engine computer (PCM) and Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM). If the calibration ID is not registered to both modules, code P2690 will be stored.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2690

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 5 Injector Data Incompatible

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Engine may not start

Common Problems That Trigger the P2690 Code

Fuel injectors are not programmed to the powertrain control module (PCM) and the glow plug control module (GPCM)

Common Repairs Needed for the P2690 Code

Fuel Injector Replacement

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2690

OBD-II Code Decreased engine performance is defined as a Cylinder 5 Injector Data Incompatible

Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Decreased engine performance
Engine may not start

Common Problems That Trigger the P2690 Code

Fuel injectors are not programmed to the powertrain control module (PCM) and the glow plug control module (GPCM)

Common Repairs Needed for the P2690 Code

Fuel Injector Replacement

P2690 OBD-II: Cylinder 5 Injector Data Incompatible

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2690?

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Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P2690 Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P2690 Code

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Decreased engine performance Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P2690 Code

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