OBD Guide

P2E61

Alternative Fuel Misfire Detected With Low Fuel

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The engine runs rough
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Engine vibration
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Low level of alternative fuel
  • Low-quality alternative fuel
  • Problems with the fuel pump
  • Spark plug fault
  • Problems with injectors

How to Fix

  1. Check fuel level and top up if necessary
  2. Check the quality of alternative fuel
  3. Diagnose the fuel pump
  4. Check spark plugs and injectors
  5. Scan the system for other errors

Related codes

Error P2E61 by Vehicle Brand