What does code P22E1 mean?

Q: What does code P22E1 mean?

Cylinder 3 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit/Open. P22E1 indicates that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an open circuit or excessive resistance in the control circuit for the alternative fuel injector on cylinder 3. This means the computer is not seeing the expected electrical load when it commands that injector to fire, so the injector may not be delivering fuel when the engine runs on the alternative fuel.

DTC codes / P22xx · Fuel and air metering (injector circuits) / P22E1

P22E1Cylinder 3 Alternative Fuel Injector Control Circuit/Open

P22E1 indicates that the powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an open circuit or excessive resistance in the control circuit for the alternative fuel injector on cylinder 3. This means the computer is not seeing the expected electrical load when it commands that injector to fire, so the injector may not be delivering fuel when the engine runs on the alternative fuel.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaFuel and air metering (injector circuits)

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.