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Diagnostic reference · P020D

P020D

Cylinder 4 Injection Timing

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P020D means Cylinder 4 Injection Timing.

Check these first

  • Cylinder 4 injector late or restricted
  • A fault in the cylinder 4 injector circuit or connector
  • Low fuel pressure at the cylinder 4 rail
  • A clogged or dirty cylinder 4 injector
  • A cam or crank signal fault affecting cylinder 4 timing

What to do next

  1. Check fuel pressure and the fuel filter
  2. Run an injector balance test on cylinder 4
  3. Inspect the cylinder 4 injector connector and wiring
  4. Check cam and crank position signals
  5. Replace the cylinder 4 injector if it fails the balance test
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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