OBD Guide

P1227

Fuel Injector 2 Control Circuit Shorted

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power Loss
  • Increased engine vibration
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Short circuit in injector wiring harness
  • Fuel injector malfunction
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Short circuit in the ECU control circuit
  • Poor contact in the injector connector

How to Fix

  1. Visually inspect the injector wiring harness for damage.
  2. Checking the injector resistance with a multimeter
  3. Checking the voltage and continuity of the control circuit
  4. Cleaning the injector connector contacts
  5. Replacing a faulty injector or repairing wiring

Related codes

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