DTC P0201 - P0209: Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder X

2010 Ford Taurus SEL, FWDSECTION DTC P0201 - P0209: Injector Circuit/Open - Cylinder X
DTC P020X: INJECTOR CIRCUIT/OPEN - CYLINDER X

For Vehicles With Direct Fuel Injection 
Description: 
NOTE: x represents injector numbers 1 through 9.
The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the operation of the fuel injector drivers in the powertrain control module (PCM). The test fails when the fuel injector circuitry is inoperative.
Possible Causes: 
  • INJ circuit open, short to ground, or short to voltage
  • INJRTN circuit open, short to ground, or short to voltage
  • Damaged fuel injector
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  PID Data Monitor INJx_F flags a concern.
This DTC sets when a concern is detected between the PCM and either fuel injector circuit.
For All Others 
Description: 
NOTE: x represents injector numbers 1 through 9.
The comprehensive component monitor (CCM) monitors the operation of the fuel injector drivers in the powertrain control module (PCM). The test fails when the fuel injector circuitry is inoperative.
Possible Causes: 
  • VPWR circuit open
  • INJ circuit open
  • Damaged fuel injector
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  PID Data Monitor INJx_F fault flags equals YES.
This DTC sets when a concern is detected between the PCM and the fuel injector.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Flex GTDI,
MKS 3.5L,
MKZ 3.5L,
Taurus GTDI
- GO to PINPOINT TEST DI . GO to PINPOINT TEST DI .
All others - GO to PINPOINT TEST KG . GO to PINPOINT TEST KG .
RENDER: 1.0x

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