OBD Guide

P23D5

Cylinder 2 Fuel Heater Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Deterioration of engine performance in the cold
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Open circuit in fuel heating circuit
  • Heating element malfunction
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the fuel heating circuit
  2. Check the resistance of the heating element
  3. Check fuses and relays
  4. Check the control signal from the ECU
  5. Replace the faulty heating element if necessary

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