P0255
Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Intermittent (Cam/Rotor/Injector)
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
- Watch metering control A on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
- Inspect the metering control A wiring and connector for corrosion or water
- Check fuel pressure and flow at the pump
- Test the injectors for a weak spray pattern
- Replace the injection pump if the command drops out under load
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.