OBD Guide

P1206

Fuel System Failure Caused No. 6 Cylinder Misfire

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–78 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Misfire in cylinder 6
  • The engine runs rough
  • Power Loss
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Malfunction of the fuel injector in the 6th cylinder
  • Problems with the injector electrical circuit
  • Clogged fuel injector
  • Engine control module malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pump or pressure regulator

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fuel injector of the 6th cylinder
  2. Check the electrical circuit of the injector for opens and shorts
  3. Clean or replace fuel injector
  4. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  5. Test the engine control module

Related codes

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