P0203

DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, or P0204

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (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

Diagnostic Fault Information





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 between 9-18 V for more than 1 second.
* These DTCs run 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 more than 6 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204 are Type B DTCs.
* The driver information center (DIC) displays the Service Traction, Service ESC, and ESC OFF messages.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Performing the Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test may help isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test (Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test).

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Special Tools

J 44603 - Injector Test Lamp

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine idling, observe the following control circuit status parameters for each fuel injector:

* Injector Ckt Short Gnd Test Status
* Injector Ckt Open Test Status
* Injector Ckt Short Volts Test Status
Each parameter should display OK or Not Run.

2. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, or P0204 should not set.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate fuel injector.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal A and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition circuit fuse is open, test or replace the fuel injector.

3. Ignition OFF, connect a J 44603 - Test Lamp between the control circuit terminal B and the ignition circuit terminal A of the appropriate fuel injector.
4. Engine cranking, the test lamp should flash.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the engine control module (ECM).

• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the fuel injector.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Fuel Injector Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for replacement, setup, and programming