OBD Guide

P020C

Cylinder 3 Injection Timing

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 3
  • Floating idle speed
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Cylinder 3 injector malfunction
  • Damage to the wiring harness to the injector
  • Problems with the engine ECU
  • Low pressure in the fuel system
  • Nozzle contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance and continuity of the injector circuit of cylinder 3
  2. Test the operation of the injector on a stand
  3. Check fuel pressure
  4. Assess the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
  5. If necessary, replace the injector or repair the wiring harness

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