OBD Guide

P23F2

Cylinder 1 Injector B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Smell of fuel
  • Possible misfires

Causes

  • Fuel injector malfunction
  • Fuel injector clogged
  • Problems with injector wiring or connector
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the fuel injector wiring and connector for damage.
  2. Check the resistance of the fuel injector.
  3. Clean or replace the fuel injector.
  4. Check the fuel pressure in the fuel rail.
  5. Check the engine control unit (ECU) for errors and reprogram it if necessary.

Related codes

Error P23F2 by Vehicle Brand