OBD Guide

P2A18

Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control D Low (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • High pressure fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems in the electrical injection pump control circuit
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Mechanical problems in the injection system

How to Fix

  1. Check the electrical injection pump control circuit for opens and short circuits
  2. Check the connections and connectors of the injection pump
  3. Check the functionality of the high pressure fuel pump
  4. Check the mechanical components of the injection system
  5. If necessary, replace the injection pump

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