Generic OBD2 code · Powertrain

P2672 Injection Pump Timing Offset

P2672 is a generic OBD2 powertrain code. It means “Injection Pump Timing Offset” — the same on every make and model, because the definition comes from the SAE J2012 standard rather than from the carmaker.

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System
Powertrain (P)
Code type
Generic (SAE)
Range
P26xx

Can I keep driving with P2672?

The rule of thumb for this area (computer & output circuits): If the car runs normally, get it checked soon. A reference-voltage or processor code can come with stalling or limp mode — don’t rely on the car for long trips until it’s fixed.

How P2672 breaks down

P
System

Powertrain. Engine, transmission, fuel and emissions — the codes behind the check engine lamp.

2
Standard

Generic code: defined by SAE, the same on every make.

6
Subsystem

Computer & output circuits.

72
Fault

The specific fault within this range.

P2672: a powertrain code, generic, in the computer & output circuits range, fault 72.

Where to look: Computer & output circuits

The control modules themselves and the circuits they drive: internal memory and processor self-tests, sensor reference voltages, glow plugs, coolant pumps, relays and other outputs.

Typical causes in this area

  • Low or unstable supply voltage and poor grounds
  • A shorted sensor pulling down a shared reference voltage
  • Software that needs an update
  • Water damage or a failed module
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Frequently asked

What does P2672 mean?

P2672 is a generic OBD2 powertrain code. It means “Injection Pump Timing Offset” — the same on every make and model, because the definition comes from the SAE J2012 standard rather than from the carmaker.

Can I drive with P2672?

The rule of thumb for this area (computer & output circuits): If the car runs normally, get it checked soon. A reference-voltage or processor code can come with stalling or limp mode — don’t rely on the car for long trips until it’s fixed.

What causes P2672?

Typical causes in this area: Low or unstable supply voltage and poor grounds; A shorted sensor pulling down a shared reference voltage; Software that needs an update; Water damage or a failed module.

How do I clear P2672?

Fix the cause first, then clear it with any OBD2 scanner or app. Once the fault is gone the car also clears it on its own: the check engine lamp goes off after the self-test passes on three drive cycles in a row, and the stored code ages out after about 40 warm-ups. Clearing without a repair only hides it for a while — and resets the readiness monitors an emissions inspection looks at.

Is P2672 the same on every car?

Yes. P2672 is a generic SAE J2012 code, so its definition is identical on every make and model. What differs is the cause behind it and the repair procedure, which depend on the engine — that’s why the assistant on this page asks for your car.

Guides

Definitions: the generic SAE J2012 codes from Brimly’s offline dictionary (data version 2026.09). Causes and advice are general guidance for all makes — the service information for your car has the last word.

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