OBD Guide

P23F5

Cylinder 4 Injector B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Power Loss
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Cylinder 4 injector malfunction
  • Injector contamination
  • Problems with the injector electrical circuit
  • Low fuel pressure
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the cylinder 4 injector
  2. Clean or replace the injector if necessary
  3. Check the injector electrical circuit
  4. Check fuel pressure
  5. Scan the engine control unit for errors

Related codes

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