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P0255

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

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

What it means

P0255 means Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector).

Where it lives

For P0255, the part to look at first is the injector named here.

Check these first

  • An intermittent open in the metering control A circuit
  • Corrosion or water in the metering control A connector
  • A failing fuel pressure sensor
  • Faulty fuel injectors or injector circuits
  • A failing injection pump

What to do next

  1. Watch metering control A on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the metering control A wiring and connector for corrosion or water
  3. Check fuel pressure and flow at the pump
  4. Test the injectors for a weak spray pattern
  5. Replace the injection pump if the command drops out under load
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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