OBD Guide

P23F4

Cylinder 3 Injector B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Contamination or wear of the cylinder 3 injector
  • Problems with electrical wiring to the injector
  • Malfunction of the injector driver in the ECU
  • Low fuel pressure in the rail
  • Dirty fuel filters

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the injector of cylinder 3
  2. Test the resistance and integrity of the injector wiring
  3. Check the fuel pressure in the system
  4. Clean or replace fuel filters
  5. If necessary, replace the faulty injector

Related codes

Error P23F4 by Vehicle Brand