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Diagnostic reference · P0271

P0271

Cylinder 4 Injector A Circuit High

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

What it means

P0271 means Cylinder 4 Injector A Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0271, the circuit described runs through the injector. The description of P0271 puts it on cylinder 4.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage in the injector 4 control wire
  • High resistance in the injector 4 circuit
  • A faulty cylinder 4 fuel injector
  • Corrosion in the injector 4 connector
  • A failed injector driver in the PCM

What to do next

  1. Ohm test injector 4 and compare to the other injectors
  2. Backprobe the injector 4 control wire for a pulse with a noid light
  3. Inspect the injector 4 wiring for a short to voltage
  4. Check for corrosion in the injector 4 connector
  5. Test the PCM injector driver if the wiring and injector are good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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