Fuel and air

P0257 Injection pump fuel metering control: fault ("B")

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0257 means: Injection pump fuel metering control: fault ("B"). The computer monitors fuel pressure in the system. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €80–900 in Estonia. The most common cause: clogged fuel filter. Other possible causes: weak fuel pump, faulty pressure regulator or valve.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.

Typical repair cost€80–900parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The computer monitors fuel pressure in the system. The pressure is wrong, the regulator isn't working, or the pressure sensor reading isn't plausible.

What you may notice

Engine light on
Hard starting
Less power or limp mode
The engine may stall

What could be wrong

1Clogged fuel filter
2Weak fuel pump
3Faulty pressure regulator or valve
4Fuel pressure sensor reading wrong
5On diesels, injectors leaking back

Repair difficulty: Moderate

What you can check yourself

If the fuel filter hasn't been changed for a long time, start there. Check for any fuel leak or smell. Best left to a workshop. It needs a diagnostic tool and experience.

How we fix it

We measure fuel pressure with the diagnostic tool and a gauge
We check the filter, pump and regulator
On diesels we measure injector back-leakage
We replace the faulty part

Standard SAE description: Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Range/Performance Injector)

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Car won't start · Loss of power or limp mode

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0257 mean?

Injection pump fuel metering control: fault ("B"). The computer monitors fuel pressure in the system. The pressure is wrong, the regulator isn't working, or the pressure sensor reading isn't plausible.

Can I drive with code P0257?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0257?

Roughly €80–900 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0257 fixed?

We measure fuel pressure with the diagnostic tool and a gauge. We check the filter, pump and regulator. On diesels we measure injector back-leakage. We replace the faulty part.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.