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Diagnostic reference · P01D7

P01D7

Cylinder 7 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P01D7 means Cylinder 7 Injection Timing Performance - Over Retarded.

Check these first

  • Cylinder 7 injector late or restricted, so timing runs retarded
  • A weak or intermittent cylinder 7 injector circuit
  • Low fuel pressure at the cylinder 7 rail
  • A sticking or dirty cylinder 7 injector
  • A worn cylinder 7 injection component, like a cam or lifter

What to do next

  1. Check fuel pressure at the rail feeding cylinder 7
  2. Run an injector balance test on cylinder 7
  3. Inspect the cylinder 7 injector connector and wiring
  4. Swap the cylinder 7 injector with a known good one and recheck
  5. Check cam and lifter wear if the injector tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.