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P0202

Fuel Injector Circuit Problem — Cylinder 2

High — fix right awayDo not drive

Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.

What P0202 means

The computer found a fault in the circuit for the fuel injector on cylinder 2.

Common causes

How to fix it

Test the cylinder 2 injector and its wiring, then replace the injector or repair the circuit.

Can I drive with P0202?

Cylinder 2 is not getting fuel properly. Misfires can damage the catalytic converter.

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Questions, answered

Is it safe to drive with code P0202?

Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. Cylinder 2 is not getting fuel properly. Misfires can damage the catalytic converter.

What causes code P0202?

The most common causes are: Failed injector on cylinder 2; Damaged wiring or connector; Shorted injector circuit; Failing engine computer driver. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.

How do I fix code P0202?

Test the cylinder 2 injector and its wiring, then replace the injector or repair the circuit.

Not repair advice. This page gives general information about code P0202 only. Cars differ by make, model and year — confirm the fault with a scan tool and have the repair done by a qualified technician.

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