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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0201: Injector 1 Control Circuit

DTC P0202: Injector 2 Control Circuit

DTC P0203: Injector 3 Control Circuit

DTC P0204: Injector 4 Control Circuit

DTC P0205: Injector 5 Control Circuit

DTC P0206: Injector 6 Control Circuit

DTC P0207: Injector 7 Control Circuit

DTC P0208: Injector 8 Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition 1 Voltage - Fuse to Splice

P0201, P0203, P0205, P0207¹

P0201, P0203, P0205, P0207¹

--

--

Ignition 1 Voltage - Fuse to Splice

P0202, P0204, P0206, P0208¹

P0202, P0204, P0206, P0208¹

--

--

Ignition 1 Voltage - Splice to Injectors

¹, ²

²

--

--

Fuel Injector 1 Control

P0201

P0201

P0201

--

Fuel Injector 2 Control

P0202

P0202

P0202

--

Fuel Injector 3 Control

P0203

P0203

P0203

--

Fuel Injector 4 Control

P0204

P0204

P0204

--

Fuel Injector 5 Control

P0205

P0205

P0205

--

Fuel Injector 6 Control

P0206

P0206

P0206

--

Fuel Injector 7 Control

P0207

P0207

P0207

--

Fuel Injector 8 Control

P0208

P0208

P0208

--

¹Open fuse

²Sets individual injector DTC

Circuit/System Description

The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector pulse for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The control module controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. The control module monitors the status of each driver. If the control module detects an incorrect voltage for the commanded state of the driver, a fuel injector control circuit DTC sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine is running.
    • The ignition voltage is more than 11 volts for 5 seconds.
    • DTC P0201-P0208 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The control module detects an incorrect voltage on the fuel injector control circuit.
    • The above condition is met for 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0201-P0208 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0201-P0208 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Performing the Fuel Injector Diagnosis may help isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to Fuel Injector Diagnosis .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools

J 34730-405 Injector Test Lamp

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Remove the engine sight shield.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the affected fuel injector harness connector at the fuel injector.
  3. Ignition ON, verify that the test lamp illuminates between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal A and ground.
  4. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  5. Connect the J 34730-405 between the control circuit terminal B and the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal A. Start the engine.
  6. If the test lamp flashes, test for an intermittent or a poor connection at the fuel injector, test or replace the fuel injector.
    If the test lamp does not flash, test for an open, high resistance, or a short to voltage in the control circuit of the fuel injector or an intermittent or poor connection at the engine control module (ECM). If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    If the test lamp remains illuminated at all times, test for a short to ground in the control circuit of the fuel injector. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming
    •  Fuel Injector Replacement
    •  Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement