OBD Guide

P05FC

Cold Start Fuel Pressure Performance Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–389 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty starting the engine in the cold
  • Unstable operation of bank 2 during warm-up
  • Misfire in bank 2 cylinders during cold start
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • High pressure pump fault (bank 2)
  • Worn bank 2 fuel pressure regulator
  • Clogged high pressure fuel filter
  • Insufficient inlet pressure (low pressure pump)
  • Bank 2 injectors clogged

How to Fix

  1. Read codes, check for P05FC and similar for bank 1
  2. Check the fuel pressure in the low pressure system (normal: 3–6 bar)
  3. Check the pressure in the high pressure system of bank 2 during a cold start
  4. Replace high pressure fuel filter
  5. Check bank 2 pressure regulator
  6. Diagnose the high pressure pump

Related codes

Error P05FC by Vehicle Brand