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P0202




DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, or P0277 (LF1)

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 P0205
- Cylinder 5 Injector Control Circuit

DTC P0206
- Cylinder 6 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

DTC P0273
- Cylinder 5 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0274
- Cylinder 5 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0276
- Cylinder 6 Injector Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0277
- Cylinder 6 Injector Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies voltage to each fuel injector on the injector high voltage supply circuits. The ECM energizes each fuel injector by grounding the high voltage control circuit of the fuel injector. The ECM monitors the status of the injector high voltage supply circuits and the fuel injector high voltage control circuits. When a fuel injector circuit condition is detected by the ECM, the affected fuel injector(s) is disabled.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The engine is running.
* The ignition voltage is between 11-18 V.
* The DTCs run continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, or P0206

The ECM detects the injector high voltage supply circuit or the injector high voltage control circuit is open for greater than 2 s.

P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270, P0273, or P0276

The ECM detects the injector high voltage control circuit is shorted to ground for greater than 2 s.

P0262, P0265, P0268, P0271, P0274, or P0277

The ECM detects the injector high voltage control circuit is shorted to voltage for greater than 2 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, and P0277 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, and P0277 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

* Performing the fuel injector coil test may help isolate an intermittent condition. Refer to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test (LAU) (Testing and Inspection)Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test (LF1, LFW) (Testing and Inspection).
* If the condition is intermittent, move the related harnesses and connectors, with the engine operating, while monitoring the scan tool Injector Control Circuit Status parameters. An Injector Control Circuit Status parameter will change from OK or Not Run to Fault if there is a condition with the circuit or a connection.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (LAU) ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)Engine Controls Schematics (LF1) ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Fuel System Description (LF1) (Fuel System Description)Fuel System Description (LAU or LY7) (Fuel System Description)
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

Circuit/System Verification

1. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0685 or P1682 should not set.

If a DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle (Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle).

2. Engine operating, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTC P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, or P0277 should not set.
3. Observe the scan tool Current Misfire Counter parameters. The Current Misfire Counters should not increment.
4. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Cylinder 1-6 Injector Control Circuit Status parameters. Verify the Injector Control Circuit Status parameters display OK.
5. 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 appropriate multi-way harness connector X198 or X199, at the rear of the intake manifold.
2. Ignition ON, observe the appropriate scan tool Cylinder 1-6 Injector Control Circuit Status. The parameter should display Open.

If not the specified value, test the appropriate high voltage supply circuit, ECM side, for a short to ground or the appropriate high voltage control circuit, ECM side, for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the K20 ECM.

3. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the appropriate high voltage supply circuit and the high voltage control circuit. The Injector Control Circuit Status should transition from Open to OK.

If not the specified value, test for the following conditions in the ECM side of the harness:

* An open/high resistance in the high voltage supply circuit
* An open/high resistance in the high voltage control circuit
* A short to ground in the high voltage control circuit
* A short to voltage in the high voltage supply circuit

If the circuits test normal, replace the K20 ECM.

Note: Testing for the following steps is performed on the fuel injector side of the multi-way harness connector. It may be necessary to remove the intake manifold to isolate the condition.

4. Ignition OFF, measure the resistance between the appropriate high voltage supply circuit and ground. The DMM should display OL ohm.

If less than the specified range, test the high voltage supply circuit and the high voltage control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate Q17 fuel injector(s).

5. Test for 2-3 ohm between the appropriate high voltage supply circuit and high voltage control circuit.

If less than the specified range, test for a short between the high voltage supply circuit and high voltage control circuit. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate Q17 fuel injector(s).
If greater than the specified range, test the high voltage supply circuit and high voltage control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the appropriate Q17 fuel injector.

Component Testing

* Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test (LAU) (Testing and Inspection)Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test (LF1, LFW) (Testing and Inspection)
* Fuel Injector Balance Test (LAU) (Fuel Injector Balance Test)Fuel Injector Balance Test (LF1, LFW) (Fuel Injector Balance Test)

Repair Instructions

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

* Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 1 (LF1) (Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 1)
* Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2 (LF1) (Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for ECM replacement, setup, and programming