OBD Guide

P02A4

Cylinder 3 - Injector Restricted

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

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 3
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable idling
  • Smell of unburned fuel from the exhaust system

Causes

  • Nozzle clogged
  • Nozzle wear
  • Power problems (open or short circuit in wiring harness)
  • Malfunction of the control signal from the ECU
  • Low fuel pressure

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the injector (contamination, wear)
  2. Test the injector electrical circuit (resistance, voltage)
  3. Clean or replace the injector
  4. Check fuel pressure
  5. Check wiring harness and connectors for damage

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