Possible causes

– Dirty Fuel Injector 7
– Faulty Fuel Injector 7
– Plugged Fuel Injector 7
– Fuel injector 7 harness is open or shorted
– Fuel injector 7 circuit poor electrical connection

Tech notes

Clogged or partially clogged fuel injector can cause this code. Start by performing an injector flush before replacing the injector.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Engine Misfire
– Engine Run Rough
– Low MPG

P0280 Description

Code P0280 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a high voltage in the Fuel Injector 7 Circuit. During normal conditions the ECM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.

P0280 Information for specific makes

P0280 FORD
P0280 KIA
P0280 VOLKSWAGEN
P0280 AUDI