OBD Guide

P02A6

Cylinder 4 - Fuel Trim at Max Limit

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
  • Misfire in cylinder 4

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 4
  • Air leak in intake manifold
  • Dirty or faulty oxygen sensor
  • Compression problems in cylinder 4
  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)
  • Fuel filter clogged

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 4
  2. Check the intake manifold for leaks
  3. Check the operation of the oxygen sensors and mass air flow sensor
  4. Measure compression in cylinder 4
  5. Check the condition of the fuel filter
  6. Clean or replace faulty components

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