P0266 AUDI Cylinder 2 Contribution Balance

Possible causes
– Dirty Fuel Injector 2
– Faulty Fuel Injector 2
– Plugged Fuel Injector 2
– Fuel injector 2 harness is open or shorted
– Fuel injector 2 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
P0266 AUDI Description
Code P0266 is triggered when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects that the acceleration rate of the crankshaft for Cylinder 2 was less than a calibrated amount. During normal conditions the ECM turns the Fuel Injectors ON and OFF in the Fuel Injection System.