OBD Guide

P01CF

Cylinder 3 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfires
  • Unstable engine idling

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 3
  • Problems with the camshaft position sensor
  • Fuel system contamination
  • ECU malfunction
  • Problems with the injector wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 3
  2. Check camshaft position sensor
  3. Clean the fuel system
  4. Check injector wiring harness
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

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