OBD Guide

P01E1

Cylinder 12 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 12
  • Problems with the fuel pump
  • Fuel system contamination
  • Malfunction of sensors (mass air flow sensor, crankshaft position sensor, etc.)
  • Problems with the injector wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 12
  2. Diagnose the operation of the fuel pump
  3. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  4. Inspect the wiring harness and injector connectors
  5. Check the operation of the sensors (mass air flow sensor, crankshaft position sensor, etc.)
  6. If necessary, replace faulty components

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