OBD Guide

P02F1

Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Vibration and unstable idle
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Misfire in cylinder 4
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Faulty or clogged injector of the 4th cylinder
  • Damage to the wiring or injector connector
  • Insufficient fuel pressure
  • Fuel filter dirty
  • ECU malfunction (rare)

How to Fix

  1. Read error codes with a scanner, record engine operating parameters
  2. Inspect the 4th cylinder injector connector for damage and oxidation.
  3. Measure the resistance of the injector winding (standard: 10–18 Ohms)
  4. Check the wiring chain from the injector to the computer for open circuit and short circuit.
  5. Clean the injector or replace it
  6. Check the pressure in the fuel rail

Related codes

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