OBD Guide

P2A1C

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

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

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • High pressure fuel pump malfunction
  • Problems with the pump control solenoid valve
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Contaminated or worn pump components
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high pressure fuel pump
  2. Check the integrity of the control circuit and connections
  3. Check the operation of the control solenoid valve
  4. Scan the engine control module for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the high pressure fuel pump

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