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P0269

Cylinder 3 contribution / balance fault

Cylinder 3 contribution / balance fault

Applies to: 2.0D / 2.2D diesel (Ford Duratorq TDCi), 2003-2009 · Confidence: Platform code set + documented field failures

Common causes

  • Worn or leaking injector
  • Low compression
  • Injector coding not entered

Quick checks

  • Scan access: Generic OBD-II scan tool / WDS-IDS

Typical fixes

  • Cylinder balance and back-leak test
  • Enter injector codes
  • Replace the injector

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