P0292 — Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit Low
Drivable short-term, but fix now to avoid damage.
What P0292 means
This code means the engine computer detected a low-voltage condition in the circuit that controls the fuel injector for cylinder 11. It usually points to a short to ground, damaged wiring, a bad connector, or a failing injector. It's a fairly common circuit fault and is often fixable by repairing the wiring or replacing a single injector without major engine work.
Common symptoms
- Check engine light is on
- Rough idle or engine shaking
- Engine misfire or hesitation
- Loss of power or sluggish acceleration
- Increased fuel consumption
Common causes
- Short to ground in the injector wiring
- Damaged or corroded injector connector
- Failed or shorted fuel injector for cylinder 11
- Chafed or pinched wiring harness
- Faulty engine control module (less common)
Typical repair cost
$150 – $500
Varies by vehicle and root cause.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with a P0292 code?
For short trips, usually yes, but don't rely on it. A misfiring cylinder can push unburned fuel into the catalytic converter and cause costly damage, so get it diagnosed soon.
How much does it cost to fix a P0292 code?
Most repairs land between $150 and $500. A simple wiring or connector fix is cheaper, while replacing the cylinder 11 injector and diagnostic time costs more.
Is P0292 a serious code?
It's on the more serious side because it affects how a cylinder fires. It won't usually strand you right away, but ignoring it can lead to converter damage and worse running.
Why does P0292 reference cylinder 11?
Each injector has its own monitored circuit, so the computer can identify that the low-voltage fault is on cylinder 11. You'll typically only see this on large V12 engines that have eleven or more cylinders.