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P0201

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The control module enables the appropriate fuel injector on the intake stroke 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 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 a fuel injector control circuit.
- The condition exists for 30 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
- The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

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

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-3:




Steps 4-10:




Steps 11-15:




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 ignition 1 voltage supply circuit of the fuel injector is indicated.
5. This step verifies that the PCM is able to control the fuel injector. If the test lamp flashes, the PCM and wiring are OK.
6. This step tests if a ground is constantly being applied to the fuel injector.