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P0201

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) enables the appropriate fuel injector on the intake stroke for each cylinder. An ignition voltage is supplied to the fuel injectors. The PCM controls each fuel injector by grounding the control circuit via a solid state device called a driver. The PCM monitors the status of each driver. If the PCM detects an incorrect voltage for the commanded state of the driver, a fuel injector control DTC sets.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ The engine is running.
^ The ignition voltage is between 9-18 volts.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ The PCM detects an incorrect voltage on the fuel injector control circuit.
^ The condition exists for 30 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ First failure:
- The MIL is not turned ON.
- A DTC is stored in memory under Failed Last Test.
- The Failure Records are stored.
^ Second consecutive drive cycle with a failure:
- The MIL is turned ON.
- A DTC is stored in memory under history.
- The Freeze Frame data is stored.
- The Failure Records are stored.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after the third consecutive trip the diagnostic has run and passed.
^ The history DTC will clear if the fault conditions have not been detected for 40 warm-up cycles.
^ A scan tool can be used to clear DTC information.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ Performing the Fuel Injector Coil test may help isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to Fuel Injector Coil Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ For an intermittent condition, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-4:




Steps 5-15:




The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. This step tests for voltage at the fuel injector harness connector. The INJR fuse supplies power to the coil side of the fuel injector harness connector. If the fuse is open, a short to ground on the fuel injector ignition voltage circuit is indicated.
5. This step verifies that the PCM is able to control the fuel injector. If the test lamp blinks, then the PCM and wiring are OK.
6. This step tests if a ground is constantly being applied to the fuel injector.