OBD Guide

P1205

Fuel System Failure Caused No. 5 Cylinder Misfire

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 5
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Power Loss
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector of cylinder 5
  • Fuel injector dirty
  • Problems with the fuel pump
  • Malfunction in the injector control circuit
  • Clogged fuel filter

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of cylinder 5
  2. Clean or replace a dirty injector
  3. Check fuel pressure and pump operation
  4. Diagnose the injector control circuit
  5. Replace the fuel filter if necessary

Related codes

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