P1242
Injector Circuit Open Cylinder 6
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)
Symptoms
- The engine runs unevenly
- Engine vibration
- Power reduction
- Increased fuel consumption
- Check Engine Light Is On
Causes
- Broken wires to the injector
- Malfunction of the injector itself
- Poor contact in the injector connector
- Problems with the engine control unit
- Short circuit in the injector circuit
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the wires to the injector
- Check injector resistance
- Clean the contacts of the injector connector
- Check the presence of a control signal from the ECU
- If necessary, replace the injector