PowertrainP0252

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

27 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

Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
Vacuum or intake air leak
Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty oxygen sensor
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 27

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0252	TSC1TqeCtrl Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
BMW	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range / Perf Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0252	Injection Start Contr. Difference Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0252	Injection Pump A Rotor Cam: Range Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0252	Polttoaineen annostelun ohjaus 'A' -alue/toiminta Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0252	Injection Start Contr. Difference Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0252	Injection Start Contr. Difference Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0252	Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Control Circuit Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control Circuit Performance Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0252	Injection Start Contr. Difference Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0252	Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance (Cam/Rotor/Injector) Brand	Powertrain

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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0252 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	P025200	is set when excessive current in control circuit of Fuel pressure regulator valve(Fuel Metering Unit)(integrated with high pressure pump) is detected for more than 0.22 sec. This code is due to short to battery in control circuit or Fuel pressure regulator valve(Fuel Metering Unit) internal short Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P025201	Der Ausgang für das Mengenregelventil hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P025201	Der Ausgang für das Mengenregelventil hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P025203	Der Ausgang für das Mengenregelventil hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Frequenz- oder Pulsweitenmodulationsfehler vor. Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P025218	Der Ausgang für das Mengenregelventil hat Funktionsstörung. Stromgrenzwert ist unterschritten. Brand	Powertrain
Sprinter	P025218	Der Ausgang für das Mengenregelventil hat Funktionsstörung. Der Grenzwert für Strom ist unterschritten. Brand	Powertrain

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