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P0265




DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, or P0271

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
- Cylinder 1 Injector Control Circuit

DTC P0202
- Cylinder 2 Injector Control Circuit

DTC P0203
- Cylinder 3 Injector Control Circuit

DTC P0204
- Cylinder 4 Injector Control Circuit

DTC P0261
- Cylinder 1 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0262
- Cylinder 1 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0264
- Cylinder 2 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0265
- Cylinder 2 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0267
- Cylinder 3 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0268
- Cylinder 3 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0270
- Cylinder 4 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0271
- Cylinder 4 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) enables the appropriate fuel injector pulse for each cylinder. Ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The ECM controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. The ECM monitors the status of each driver. If the ECM 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 for greater than 5 s.

* The ignition voltage is greater than 11 V.

* The 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 for more than 2.5 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, and P0271 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, and P0271 are Type B DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

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

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left (D61)

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 Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine idling.

2. Verify the parameters listed below do not display Malfunction with a scan tool.

* Cylinder 1-4 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage Test Status

* Cylinder 1-4 Injector Control Circuit Open Test Status

* Cylinder 1-4 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage Test Status

If Malfunction is displayed
Refer to Circuit/System Testing

If Malfunction is not displayed

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.

4. Verify the DTC does not set.

If the DTC sets
Refer to Circuit/System Testing

If the DTC does not set

5. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector, ignition ON.

2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 1 and ground.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ignition circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the ignition circuit and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance, test all components connected to the ignition voltage circuit for a short and replace as necessary.

If the test lamp illuminates

3. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the ignition circuit 1 and the control circuit 2.

If the test lamp illuminates

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

If the test lamp does not illuminate

4. Engine cranking.

5. Verify the test lamp flashes.

If the test lamp does not flash

1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

If the test lamp flashes

6. Test or replace the appropriate Q17 Fuel Injector.

Component Testing

Fuel Injector Diagnosis Fuel Injector Diagnosis

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Fuel Injector Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Control Module References for Engine Control Module replacement, programming, and setup.