P0206
High SeverityInjector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 6
Fuel System
P0206 — Instant Answer
Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 6
Severity: HIGH SEVERITY
Meaning: Cylinder 6 injector circuit fault. Only on 6+ cylinder engines.
Safe to drive? NO if CEL is flashing. YES with caution if solid, but repair this week.
Estimated repair cost: $40 - $150
Most common causes:
- 1. Faulty injector (35-45% of cases)
- 2. Wiring issue (10-25% of cases)
Common Causes
How to Diagnose P0206
- 1Check connector
- 2Test resistance
- 3Swap injectors
- 4Replace if bad
OEM Procedures for P0206
P0206 affects the Fuel Injector. Found 103 OEM service manual procedures.
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
Engine Code Information Label - Fuel Injector Replacement Label
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Related Symptoms
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General fuel injector circuit fault. The ECM detected an issue with the injector driver circuit.
Cylinder 6 is misfiring. Only on 6+ cylinder engines.
Cylinder 5 injector circuit fault. Only applies to 5+ cylinder engines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is cylinder 6 on a V6?
- On most V6 engines, cylinder 6 is at the back of bank 2. Check your engine firing order diagram.
- Can wiring harness damage cause injector codes?
- Yes — heat from the engine can damage injector wiring over time, especially near the exhaust manifold.
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Last updated: 2026-10-29