P1288 – Fuel Rail Pressure Relief Valve Stuck Closed
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Symptoms
- Black smoke
- Rough idle
- Fuel rail noise
- Poor fuel economy
- Check engine light
Causes
- Valve jammed shut
- Contamination
- Incorrect part
- Overpressure condition
- Fuel quality issues
Diagnosis
- Measure fuel pressure
- Listen for rail noise
- Inspect valve
- Check for contamination
- Scan live data
Repair
- Replace relief valve
- Clean fuel rail
- Replace contaminated components
- Use quality fuel
- Clear codes and retest