Circuit Description
The PCM controls the fuel injectors by using an ignition feed and ground driver circuit within the PCM. The driver has the ability to detect an electrical malfunction in the ignition feed or ground circuit. If an electrical malfunction occurs in the fuel injector circuit for engine cylinder #1, the ignition feed driver signals the PCM to set DTC P0201.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The PCM detects an electrical malfunction on the injector circuit for engine cylinder #1. |
| • | The condition is present for at least 30 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the MIL during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | If the electrical malfunction could lead to possible catalyst damage, the PCM will immediately flash the MIL while the fault remains at catalyst damage levels. |
| • | The PCM will disable TCC operation. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Fail Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
| • | Poor connection at the PCM or fuel injector. |
| Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wore connection. |
| • | Damaged harness. |
| Inspect the wiring harness for damage. |
Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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Checks for malfunctioning fuel injector control circuit or ignition feed wiring.
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Checks for a malfunction in the fuel injector ignition feed circuit.
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Checks for a short to ground in the injector control circuit.
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Checks for an open in the fuel injector control circuit.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||||||
2 | With the engine idling, monitor Specific DTC info for DTC P0201 on the scan tool. Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0201 failed this ignition? | -- | ||||||
3 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0201 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |||||
Does the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit measure near the specified value? | B+ | |||||||
5 | Check the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test - Engine Coolant Temperature Between 10-35 Degrees C (50-95 Degrees F) . Refer to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test - Engine Coolant Temperature Outside 10-35 Degrees C (50-95 Degrees F) . Are the fuel injectors OK? | -- | ||||||
6 |
Does the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit measure near the specified value? | 0V | ||||||
7 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||
8 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||
Does the ignition feed circuit measure near the specified value? | B+ | |||||||
Probe the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit at the cylinder #1 fuel injector harness connector with a test lamp to B+. Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||||||
Is the test lamp ON? | -- | |||||||
12 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||||||
13 | Locate and repair open in the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
14 | Locate and repair open or short to ground in the cylinder #1 fuel injector ignition feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
15 | Locate and repair short to ground in the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
16 | Locate and repair short to voltage in the cylinder #1 fuel injector control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
17 | Replace the malfunctioning fuel injector(s). Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement . Is action complete? | -- | -- | |||||
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Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete? | -- | -- | ||||||
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Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0201 failed this ignition? | -- | System OK |
