OBD Guide

P22E1

Cylinder 3 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Switching to the main fuel type
  • Loss of engine power
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open circuit in the injector control circuit
  • Alternate fuel injector malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the control circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Check injector resistance
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. Replace the faulty injector if necessary

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