OBD Guide

P029C

Cylinder 1 - Injector Restricted

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfire in cylinder 1

Causes

  • Dirty/clogged fuel injector
  • Abnormalities in the injector control circuit (wiring harness, connectors)
  • Mechanical wear of the injector
  • Problems with the fuel pump or filter

How to Fix

  1. Check injector resistance and wiring integrity
  2. Clean the injector with ultrasound or replace it
  3. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  4. Reset the error and take a test drive

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