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PowertrainP0200

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Injector Circuit

35 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 35

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
BMWP0200Injector Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP0200Nozzle load problem BrandPowertrain
CheryP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0200Injector circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0200EDU abnormal BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0200Injektorkrets/åpen BrandPowertrain
FordP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
GMP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0200Injector Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
MazdaP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0200Injector charge problem BrandPowertrain
NissanP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
OpelP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0200EDU abnormal BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0200Injector charge problem BrandPowertrain
SaabP0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0200Injector Circuit/Open BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0200Injector Circuit SAEPowertrain
SuzukiP0200Injector Circuit / Open BrandPowertrain
TataP0200Fuel And Air Metering BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0200Injector circuit/open BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0200 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP020000is set when short in injector driver circuit is detected BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP020000Injector circuit open BrandPowertrain

6Related codes

  • P0201 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 1
  • P0202 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 2
  • P0203 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 3
  • P0204 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 4
  • P0205 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 5
  • P0206 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 6
  • P0207 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 7
  • P0208 Injector Circuit - Cylinder 8
  • P0209 Cylinder 9 Injector A Circuit
  • P020A Cylinder 1 injection timing
  • P020B Cylinder 2 injection timing
  • P020C Cylinder 3 injection timing

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